Social Care Worker - Under 18's Residential

About the Position

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Care, Youth Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Addiction Studies, or related field.
• 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

• €39,227.56 per year
• 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

About the Company

Cpl Healthcare is a leading recruitment agency in Ireland, dedicated to connecting talented professionals with top employers across various sectors. We pride ourselves on offering meaningful work opportunities where you can directly improve lives.

We Offer

• 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.

Contact

Ready to explore this meaningful opportunity? Contact [email protected] to learn more and apply.

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Location: Dublin City Centre, Ireland

Posted Date: 24 March 2026

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

Reference: JO-2603-563721