” The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”
— Oscar Wilde
Supporting Lives, Empowering Change.
Our Social Care Workers
Our Social Care Workers provide compassionate, person-centred support that uplifts individuals and strengthens communities. Learn more about the vital role they play in creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments.
At Tender Healthcare Services Ireland, we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in recruitment and service delivery. Every member of our team must complete a thorough compliance process to ensure safety, professionalism, and legal accountability in the care we provide. Below is the full list of required documents before any candidate can begin working with us.
Mainstream
Social care workers play a vital role in supporting mainstream children in care, who are typically Irish nationals or residents placed into Tusla care due to welfare concerns, neglect, abuse, or family breakdown. These children may enter care voluntarily through agreements with their parents or be placed under interim or full care orders issued by the courts. The primary aim of care for these children is to provide stability, safety, and a pathway toward possible reunification with their families
Residential Care
Here the Social care workers specializes in working with Separated Children Seeking International Protection (SCSA), often referred to as unaccompanied minors. These children are under the age of 18, have arrived in Ireland without a parent or guardian, and are seeking asylum due to reasons such as war, persecution, trafficking, or human rights violations. As they have no legal guardian in the country, Tusla assumes parental responsibility, and social care workers act in loco parentis.
What Our Social Workers Do ?
Provide Daily Practical Support
Assist with personal care, hygiene, meals, routines, and appointments.
Encourage independence through skill-building (e.g. cooking, budgeting).
Offer Emotional and Behavioural Support
Build trusting relationships with young people in care.
Help children and young people manage feelings of trauma, loss, or anxiety.
Support positive behaviour using consistent boundaries and trauma-informed approaches.
Develop and Implement Care Plans
Contribute to individualised care plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
Help set goals related to education, well-being, family contact, and personal development.
Write Reports and Keep Accurate Records
Maintain daily logs, incident reports, and progress notes.
Write professional reports for case reviews, court hearings, and planning meetings.
Work with Families and other agencies (Where Appropriate)
Support supervised family visits or home contact.
Encourage and prepare for family reunification when part of the care plan.
Work with multi agency
Promote Child Rights and Safeguarding
Ensure the young person’s voice is heard in all decisions.
Report and respond to any safeguarding concerns according to Tusla or organisational policies.
Support Education and Personal Development
Help young people attend and engage in school or training.
Encourage hobbies, sports, and social participation.
Assist with Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood
Teach practical life skills: laundry, shopping, job seeking, etc.
Prepare young people for aftercare, supported living, or independent living.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion
Respect the child’s background, religion, identity, and values.
Adapt care approaches for unaccompanied minors or international protection applicants.
10. Respond to Crisis and Emergencies
Manage incidents calmly (e.g., running away, aggression, self-harm).
Use approved de-escalation techniques and report incidents professionally.
11. Work as Part of a Team
Collaborate with other social care workers, managers, and professionals.
Attend staff meetings, training, and supervision regularly.
Compliance & Recruitment Process
The Recruitment Process: Step-by-Step
All candidates must apply through our official job advertisements published online. Once a candidate’s application is received, it is reviewed against the specific criteria for the role. If shortlisted, the candidate will be contacted by phone or email to arrange an interview.
Successful candidates who pass the interview will then be invited to submit their compliance documentation. This is a crucial part of the hiring process, as it allows us to assess their eligibility, qualifications, and readiness to work within regulated care environments. Only candidates who meet all compliance requirements will be considered for onward processing and approval.
Compliance Documents Required Before Starting Work
We request the following documentation from all successful applicants:
Full Compliance Document List
CV
Must be in month/year format with no gaps in employment history.
Passport
EU/Irish citizens: Passport only
Non-EU citizens: Passport plus Residence Permit Card and Residence Permit Letter
Proof of Address
Acceptable options: Bank statement, Revenue letter, or Electricity bill
QQI Certificate and Transcript
Mandatory for all candidates working in healthcare or social care
Children First Certificates
Introduction to Children First
Implementing Children First
First Aid Certificate
Must be PHECC-approved
Online-only certificates not accepted
Fire Safety Certificate
Must be completed through a physical course
Online certificates not accepted
Data Protection Certificate
PMAV Certificate
Prevention and Management of Aggression and Violence
Medication Management Certificate
Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Certificate
Garda Vetting Form
This form will be provided and processed by Tender Healthcare Services
Overseas Police Certificate
Required if you have lived in another country for 2 months or more
Three References
Professional references only
Must include the most recent employer
CORU Registration (for Social Care Workers)
All Social Care Workers must be CORU-registered or actively in the registration process
From November 2025, “Social Care Worker” becomes a protected legal title in Ireland under CORU regulations.
Once all documents are received, we submit them to TUSLA for final approval. Only after we receive this approval can a candidate officially begin working with us.