Social Care Worker (CORU Registered or in Process)

Job description

Co Wexford

Children’s Residential Services Mainstream & Disability Services

Role Purpose

The Social Care Worker will support children and young people living in residential care across both mainstream and disability/intellectual disability settings.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the Social Care Worker contributes to safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate homes where children feel valued, empowered and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Build safe, trusting, therapeutic relationships using trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches.
• Support with daily routines, education, self-care, independent living skills, community access and meaningful activities.
• Implement individual care plans, placement plans, communication supports and behaviour support strategies.
• Promote independence and social inclusion tailored to each child’s developmental level and abilities.
• Provide personal care and assist with mobility or specialist equipment when supporting children with disabilities.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and follow guidance from multidisciplinary clinicians.
• Support emotional regulation, resilience building and positive coping strategies.
• Respond effectively to crises using approved de-escalation methods (TCI/CPI/PBM/low arousal).
• Accompany children to medical, therapeutic or educational appointments as required.
• Adhere to Children First, organisational safeguarding procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Maintain high-quality records including daily notes, significant events, incidents, PBS logs and care updates.
• Participate in HIQA inspections, audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.

Essential

• Level 7 or 8 qualification in Social Care or equivalent recognised for CORU registration.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, attachment theory, child development and rights-based care.
• Understanding of supporting children in mainstream or disability settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility to work across a roster including evenings, weekends, nights and sleepovers.

Desirable

• Experience in residential childcare or disability services.
• Training in TCI, CPI, PBM, low-arousal approaches, PBS, LÁMH, PECS or similar communication supports.
• Familiarity with HIQA standards for Children’s Residential Centres and Disability Services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification level.
• Incremental increases available within organisational pay structures.
• Enhanced rates for nights, weekends and sleepover duties (organisation-dependent)
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (including mandatory and specialist skills).
• Opportunities for career progression to Team Lead, PIC and senior roles.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and well-being supports.
• Supportive multidisciplinary work environment.

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• Career advice and support from experienced social care professionals
• 24 hour response time
• Constant communication
• Full onboarding assistance from start to finish
• Access to additional training
• Interview advice and preparation