Special Care Worker

Cpl Healthcare  is delighted to have partnered with  Tusla Child and Family Agency  to recruit for a a number of  Special Care Workers  within their special care services, due to continued expansion in  Dublin West (Lucan), North (Portrane) and Limerick  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 prioritises 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 centre 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 related qualification

Or  hold one of the following along with 18 months practice, in the previous five years :

• Youth and Community work qualification
• BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development
• BA (Hons) Psychology
• Addiction Studies (Level 7)
• BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies
• Disability Diploma (Primary Care)
• Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)
• Social Care Qualification (Level 6)

Tusla has delegated sanction to recruit up to point 5 of the salary scale where prior years of relevant study and / or relevant experience are considered.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Joanna Wator :

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