Social Care Worker Jobs In Dublin
Whether you’re a qualified and experienced Social Care Worker looking for jobs in Dublin, or you’re about to start your training to become one - Dublin needs you! Landing a Social Care Worker job in Dublin can be your opportunity to enjoy an exciting city lifestyle while doing a job that can make a difference in the lives of so many people. Here's everything you need to know…
Why does Dublin need Social Care Workers? Well, as Ireland’s largest city Dublin has a population of more than 1.4 million and there are more than 2 million people in the Greater Dublin Area. This means there is great demand for housing, education, healthcare and various social supports. Like any big city, there are challenges within these sectors - such as homelessness, the need for child protection services and support for people with mental health problems. Qualified and experienced Social Care Workers are vital in all these areas – working with vulnerable individuals and groups who are disadvantaged or marginalised.
#1 You Need the Right Qualifications
To work as a Social Care Worker you need to have a Level 7 degree (Ordinary Bachelor’s). Some roles can also require a Level 8 degree (Honours) in specific fields such as Social Care Practice or Applied Social Studies. In Dublin, you can study towards these degrees at Technological University Dublin. These courses are approved by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board.
To be eligible for Support Worker or Care Assistant jobs in Dublin, a Level 5 or 6 QQI may be sufficient. There is also a transitional route you can take if you’re already working without an approved qualification: you will need an Opinion of Competence from your employer.
#2 You Need Some Experience
As with most degree programmes, studies in Social Care include supervised work placements. You might, for example, work in a residential care unit in Dublin.
#3 You Need Soft Skills
For all Social Care Worker jobs in Dublin, you would be working with people who are experiencing some kind of trauma – so you need to have empathy, compassion and the ability to appreciate the feelings of others. You will need patience and resilience while staying calm under stress. You’ll have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills, and the ability to listen. As you would be working with other professionals in Dublin such as nurses and teachers, you must work well within a team. Being flexible and adaptable is also essential.
#4 You Need the Healthcare Setting That’s Right for You
There are Social Care Worker and Support Worker jobs in Dublin across a vast range of healthcare settings, and you’ll be able to choose the environment that best suits your skills, personality and interests. You might decide to work with elderly people in a residential home. or with children at a school. From community healthcare centres to hospitals, addiction services, disability support services, mental health services and children and family services – there is so much choice. Here at TTM we’re here to help you find the perfect job in Social Care in Dublin. We are Ireland’s leading healthcare recruitment agency, and we are proud to be a Tier 1 Supplier of Social Care staff to the HSE in Dublin and nationwide. This status means we bring you the best Temporary and Permanent Social Care Worker jobs and shifts in Dublin – first.
We can offer you Social Care Worker and Support Worker jobs in Blanchardstown, Clontarf, Crumlin, Dun Laoghaire, Fairview, Finglas, Leopardstown, Nutgrove, Palmerstown, Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Swords, Tallaght, Walkinstown and other areas across the county.
We have an excellent choice of Dublin Social Care Worker jobs in services including intellectual disability support, residential care, elderly care, addiction support services, homelessness services, mainstream care and mainstream childcare.
#5 You Need to be CORU Registered
To be considered for Social Care Worker jobs in Dublin you will need to be registered with CORU – the country’s multi-profession Health and Social Care Professionals Council. To register you will need proof of your qualification identity documents, Garda vetting and fit-and-proper health and character declaration. You’ll pay a registration fee of €100 and will need to renew your registration annually.
#6 You Need to be Continually Developing
As a Social Care Worker in Dublin you’ll be expected to undertake ongoing Professional Development (CPD). Social Care Ireland as well as CORU will give you details of relevant training, learning opportunities and events.
Like to learn more? Check out our Social Care jobs in Dublin City and Greater Dublin Area here.
