Social Care Leader – Under 18s Residential Service
Location: Dublin City Centre
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Cpl Healthcare have partnered with a leading non-profit homeless service provider to expand their team in Dublin.
Are you driven to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re seeking a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate Social Care Leader to join our under-18s residential service supporting young people experiencing homelessness.
In this vital role, you will lead and support a team of Social Care Workers and Caretakers, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective, and trauma-informed care. You will provide stability, protection, and meaningful interventions for young people facing complex challenges—and help them take the next step toward safety, wellbeing, and independence.
This is more than a leadership position. It is an opportunity to influence young lives, shape high-quality care practice, and work within a multidisciplinary setting committed to best-practice standards.
Benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave + 3 Concession Days
- 7% Employer Pension Contribution
- Maternity Top-Up (26 Weeks)
- TaxSaver Scheme
- Education Assistance Policy
- Paid Sick Leave Policy
- Premium rates for unsocial hours
Supports:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reflective Practice
- Regular Supervision
- Wellbeing initiatives, including monthly meditations
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement Care and Placement Plans, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Promote and advocate for the rights, safety, and well-being of each young person in the service.
- Support young people to attend school, training, medical, and clinical appointments.
- Organise and manage personal documents, information, and finances on behalf of young people as needed.
- Liaise with families, social workers, statutory bodies, and other relevant agencies.
- Participate in and contribute to case meetings and reviews regarding each young person’s development.
- Engage in age-appropriate activities and therapeutic play to build trust and connection.
- Provide regular written and verbal progress reports to the Social Care Manager.
What You Will Need
- A CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and evidence of application for CORU registration.
- A full, clean driving licence.
- Experience supporting marginalised individuals, ideally adolescents with complex needs.
- Strong understanding of issues affecting young people, such as trauma, attachment, and substance use.
- The ability to support and manage young people in crisis using trauma-informed and best-practice approaches.
- Working knowledge of national standards for children’s residential services.
- Valid working rights for Ireland, and strong English language skills.
To apply, reach out to Zoe Lawlor today:
Email – [email protected]
Phone - + 353 1 947 6238