Social Care Worker

🌟 Now Hiring: Social Care Worker – Children’s Residential ServicesLocation: Dublin Type: Full-time / Permanent Reports To: Residential Manager / Team LeaderAbout UsOur client is committed to creating safe, nurturing, and empowering environments for children and young people in residential care. With a focus on trauma-informed practice, personal development, and collaborative support, we believe every young person deserves dignity, stability, and opportunity.The RoleYou will be an essential member of our residential team, supporting children in a safe, structured home-like environment. Your day-to-day will include:Providing high quality day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidanceBuilding trusting relationships, promoting positive behaviour and life skillsPlanning and implementing individual support plansCrisis intervention, de-escalation, and safeguardingWorking collaboratively with internal staff, external agencies, and familiesMaintaining accurate records and reportsWhat We’re Looking ForWe want someone who:Has prior experience working with children in residential, social care, or related settingsIs empathetic, resilient, and able to build strong rapportDemonstrates sound judgement in crisis or challenging situationsUnderstands child protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical practiceCan communicate well with young people, colleagues, agencies and familiesHolds relevant qualifications (e.g. Social Care, Child & Youth Care, or equivalent)Why Join Us?Impact: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable childrenProfessional Growth: Training, supervision, and development pathwaysSupportive Culture: Collaborative team, reflective practice, strong leadershipBenefits: Competitive salary, leave entitlements, employee supports (e.g. wellness, EAP)