Special Care Worker
Cpl Healthcare has partnered with Tusla Child and Family Agency to recruit Special Care Workers for their special care services. The aim is to increase support to vulnerable young people in need of this service, specifically in Dublin West (Lucan) and North (Portrane).
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work in a short-term, stabilising intervention environment, prioritising safe care in a secure, therapeutic setting for children aged 11-17 years.
Key Responsibilities:
* Participate in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans.
* Promote the rights of each young person within the centre.
* Promote physical, emotional, social, and educational welfare of each young person.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role, candidates must have one of the following qualifications:
* QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a related field.
* A qualification from a related field (Youth and Community Work, BA Youth and Community Development, BA Psychology, Addiction Studies, etc.) accompanied by 18 months of practice within the past five years.