Special Care Worker

Special Care Workers required for Special Care Units North Dublin and Lucan Co Dublin

Location: Dublin
Incremental Salary Scale : €37,055 – €68,169 per annum
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time

Providing short-term, therapeutic, and stabilizing care to young people (typically aged 11–17) who are at risk and in need of a secure and supportive environment.

These Special Care Units differ from general residential care in several key ways:

• They are secure and therapeutic
• They offer higher staff-to-young-person ratios, often with on-site education and psychological input.
• Placement is for the youth‘s safety and welfare

Safety Pods Initiative

A standout innovation is their adoption of Safety Pods used during instances to provide safety and dignity.

• Over a six-month pilot:
• Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive – young people described the pods as “safer,” “more comfortable,” and “more child-friendly“

What you need:

• Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline
• Experience working with children
• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and trauma-informed care
• CORU registered or in process application

Benefits:

• Public service role with high salary and pension scheme
• Additional allowances
• 39 hours per week on a roster system (including day and night shifts)
• 23-26 days of annual leave (pro-rata)
• Paid travel expenses
• Paid mandatory training
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Roster provided in advance
• Work/life balance supports
• Career development and progression opportunities

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• We provide Career Supports, Coaching, Competency Interview Skill Training and sector specific insights from experienced social care recruiters
• We’ll guide you every step of the way throughout the entire CORU process
• 24-hour response time and constant communication throughout your journey.