Residential Child Care Worker

Employer: Eden Social Care, Carlow, R93 TY20 Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker Annual salary: €37,500- €39500 Working hours: 40 hours per week Job Location: Leighlinbridge Co.Carlow. Eden Social Care is a children’s residential provider opening a therapeutic home for young people aged 6–12 in Carlow. From the outset, this service has been designed with one guiding principle: safe, consistent relationships are the foundation of effective care, for young people and for staff.

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers who want to be part of building a high-quality service, with strong governance, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing embedded into daily operations. Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and therapeutic support to children and young people in residential care.

Deliver child-centred, trauma-informed care. Support individual care plans and promote children's education, wellbeing and life skills. Maintain accurate records and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Work a rota that may include evenings, weekends, sleepovers and waking night shifts. Carry out other reasonable duties associated with the role.

Requirements

Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related discipline (or another qualification recognized as suitable for the role). Relevant post-qualification experience working with children and young people in a social care or residential setting. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs. Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Maternity and Paternity Pay Package Health Insurance Package Educational Career Progression Pensionable Additional Annual Leave for years in Service Yearly payment incremental Refer a Friend Scheme Birthday Celebration Day off Staff Events Company events Employee assistance program On-site parking Wellness Days