We are seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join Tusla Child and Family Agency within their Children’s Residential Services. Due to continued expansion, we are looking for committed social care workers to join an amazing team, with a mission of helping young people in their most vulnerable time.

Successful candidates will provide care to young people within a residential setting, amongst a large and supportive team of empathetic social care professionals

As part of your role, you will be participating in development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans, while promoting the rights of each young person within the centre as well as promoting physical, emotional, social, educational welfare of each young person.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives by fostering supportive, therapeutic relationships and contributing to their overall well-being.

Available locations: Kildare, Dublin City and County, Cork and Limerick

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Work schedule: Day Shifts, Night Shifts & Overnight Shifts – flexibility required

Salary range: €38,070 - €53,906 DOE

Attractive Premiums

Employee Benefits with Tusla:

• Paid Maternity Leave
• Family-Friendly Working Policies
• Health Services Credit Union
• Flu Vaccinations at Work
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tax Saver Commuter Schemes
• Health, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme

Role Overview:

• Develop and Implement Care Plans: Participate in creating and recording Care and Placement Plans
• Advocate for Young People: Promote the rights and responsibilities of each young person in the service
• Ensure Welfare: Support the physical, emotional, social, and religious welfare of each young person
• Encourage Participation: Promote education on-site, encourage personal development by setting out goals
• Manage Personal Affairs: Organise personal documents, arrangements, and finances for the young person
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with parents, families, and other agencies
• Attend Relevant Meetings: Participate in meetings related to the young person's care and development
• Engage in Activities: Participate in age-appropriate play and activities with the young person
• Conduct Physical Interventions: Engage in physical interventions as per local policies and procedures
• Promote Decision-Making: Encourage children and young people to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• Report to Leadership: Attend team meetings and report to the Social Care Leader/Manager on service delivery and young person’s progress
• Ensure Child Protection: Follow child protection procedures and act as a designated officer
• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with current legislation and professional childcare knowledge
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training and development
• Adhere to Policies: Comply with and help develop policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring safe professional practice
• Adherence to HIQA Standards: Maintain a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards

Job Requirements:

• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU
  or
• Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence required)
  or
• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)

For more information, or to apply, please contact Seoirse Hopkins:

(E): seoirse.hopkins@cplhealthcare.com

(M): 01 482 5489