Social Care Worker Special Care

Description: Cpl Healthcare is delighted to have partnered with Tusla Child and Family Agency to recruit for a number of Social Care Workers within their special care services, due to continued expansion in Dublin West (Lucan) and Dublin North (Portrane) with the aim of increasing support to vulnerable young people in need of this service.These vacancies currently exist in their special care units for children in care aged between 11 and 17 years providing for a short-term, stabilising intervention that priorities safe care in a secure, therapeutic environment.While this is a challenging role, it is an extremely rewarding position in the social care sector.
We welcome applications from new graduates to experienced 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 center as well as promoting physical, emotional, social, educational welfare of each young person.Successful Candidates must have:Minimum QQI Level 7 in Social care or a relevant fieldMinimum 6 months working in social care sector (placement experience considered)Ideally some experience working with young people or residential experienceExperience working within a challenging environment and an understanding of therapeutic interventionsFor more information, or to apply, please contact Aoife Hall (E):