Social Care Worker - Under 18's Residential
JO-2603-563721
Posted: 24/03/2026
- €39,228 - 42,615
- Republic of Ireland, Dublin City Centre
- Full Time
- Healthcare/Medical
Social Care Worker – Under 18s Residential Services (Dublin)
Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with a leading homelessness service in Dublin, is currently recruiting Social Care Workers (Project Workers) to join their Under 18s Residential Services team in Dublin.
As a Social Care Worker, you will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to young people who have experienced trauma, emotional or behavioural difficulties, or cannot live at home.
What you can expect from the role
· To provide a safe, supportive, and caring residential environment.
· Act as a Key Worker for individual young people, collaborating with internal and external agencies.
· Provide emotional, physical, social, and practical support to young people who present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma.
· Advocate for young people in the areas of education, aftercare, legal rights, and social work support.
· Promote participation and decision-making among young people.
What we expect from you
· Degree in Social Care, Youth Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction Studies, or related field or, CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
· Full clean driving licence.
· Direct experience in a social care or residential setting.
· Experience supporting children/young people from marginalised or at‑risk backgrounds.
Key Benefits
· 25 days annual leave
· Premium shift rates
· Paid expenses
· Top-up maternity/ paternity leave
· TaxSaver and Cycle to Work Scheme
· Education support (financial assistance for upskilling)
· Pension
Still not convinced?
· Meaningful work where you can directly improve lives
· Strong training and professional development
· Supportive, multidisciplinary environment
· Opportunity to be part of a respected national organisation
Ready to explore?
Contact Jane.Marsh@cplhealthcare.com and get ready to embark on a truly meaningful opportunity.