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Social Care Worker – Separated Children Seeking International Protection

  • Dublin
  • Full Time


JN -092026-531975

Cpl Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers on behalf of a respected provider of residential care services supporting young people seeking international protection. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can heal, grow and achieve their full potential.

If you are a compassionate, resilient and motivated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality care, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people within a residential setting, helping them to build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide day-to-day care and guidance while promoting emotional wellbeing, personal development and community integration. You'll help create a stable and therapeutic environment where young people feel safe, valued and empowered to thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to have a meaningful impact while developing your career within a growing and supportive organisation.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Care or a related discipline.
  • CORU Registration (or eligibility for registration).
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience working within social care or a related setting.
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong professional boundaries and emotional resilience.
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred and rights-based practice.
  • Flexibility to work a rolling shift pattern.
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland.
  • Satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Desirable Experience

Experience working with:

  • Young people seeking international protection or unaccompanied minors.
  • Residential childcare services.
  • Trauma-informed practice.
  • Mental health and emotional wellbeing support.
  • Cross-cultural and diverse communities.
  • Positive behaviour support approaches.
  • Young people who have experienced trauma, displacement or loss.

Benefits

  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Supportive management and reflective supervision.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 23 days annual leave.
  • Bike to Work Scheme.
  • TaxSaver commuter scheme.
  • Team-building initiatives.

Apply Now

  • If you are a motivated Social Care professional looking to progress your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, contact Roisin at roisin.ryanhc@cplhealthcare.com


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