Social Care Worker Sponsorship Opportunity Calling all 2027 and 2028 Social Care Graduates Join Tusla’s Social Care Graduate Programme leading to a permanent role in Special Care or Residential Care

Tusla – Child and Family Agency are pleased to announce a new sponsorship programme for students undertaking a Social Care Worker Qualification and interested in working in applying to our Social Care Graduate Programme 2027.  Successful applicants will be placed in Tusla Special Care Services in the greater Dublin Area.

                          

Tusla as part of its commitment to the provision of sponsorship to the student we will pay €1,000 to support your final year of study. You can receive the sponsorship and also hold a SUSI grant.  In return for the sponsorship received, the student will undertake a full-time permanent Special Care Worker (Social Care qualified) working in Special Care for a period of not less than two years in the Agency. A dedicated graduate training programme of 3 months will be provided to ensure your success.

A progressive and rewarding Social Care Graduate Programme will be provided through the Tusla Training College.

Tusla is committed to a vision of families and communities that are empowered to keep children safe and nurtured. We are dedicated to working in partnership with children, families and communities to ensure that children are supported, protected, and connected to people who can safeguard and promote their wellbeing.

Tusla is growing to deliver on this vision. We are working to ensure that our staff and leaders are supported and empowered to continuously learn and improve so that children, families and communities across Ireland will benefit from our service.

Tusla is looking for people who embody our values and behaviours of trust, kindness, respect, and empowerment. Together we want to build an organisation that is responsible; that shows care and compassion; that treats people with dignity and fairness; and an organisation that is willing to go the extra mile to help someone achieve their best.

What are Tusla's Residential and Special Care services?

Tusla operates a mixture of Residential and Special Care Services for young people who are in need of support.  These services are located predominantly in the Dublin region.

Tusla’s Residential Services are managed and supported by fully qualified staff teams who continually strive for best practice.  Staff supports include continuous professional development including both mandatory and bespoke training.  Supervision is undertaken through the management structure by qualified Social Care Managers and Leaders trained in supervision.  Professional debriefing and clinical counselling is available through occupational health. Coaching, mentoring and wellbeing supports are provided.
 

What we Offer as your Employer of Choice

 Salary Scale  €35,071 rising to €69,540 

	Tusla Health, Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme
		Employee Assistance and Counselling Service Occupational Health Service Health Promotion Wellbeing Ambassadors Health & Wellbeing Bulletins Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Health Benefits Portal
	Paid Maternity Leave Family Friendly Working Policies Health Services Credit Union Flu Vaccinations at work Cycle to Work Tax Saver Commuter Schemes Flexible work arrangement with a transfer options to other location throughout Ireland where applicable. After 2 years, you can apply for a career break for 1 year with an option to return to Tusla

How to apply?

A one-page letter of interest outlining your motivation to become a Social Care Worker and why you should be considered for this initiative, Your up to date CV detailing your work and other experience, particularly your knowledge of and experience of working with children and families.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st December 2026  at Tusla Child & Family Agency, Park House 3rd Floor, 191-193 North Circular Road, Dublin, D07 EWV4.

Apply to peopleandchange@tusla.ie before 21st November, 2026

Interview preparation sessions will be held to assist your preparation.