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Social Care Worker – Maynooth Oaks Residential Services

Location: Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Maynooth Oaks, part of Manor Homecare Residential Services, is committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals in our residential and respite settings. We strive to create a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where residents can thrive, maintain their independence, and truly feel at home.

Career Opportunity

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Care Worker to join our residential care team in Maynooth. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support to individuals with disabilities, focusing on their health, wellbeing, and independence in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.
• Promote dignity, respect, and recovery-focused support for individuals and their families.
• Create a safe, therapeutic environment that supports each resident's development.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement, and review individualized care and placement plans.
• Actively involve service users in decisions affecting their lives and care.
• Assist with daily living activities including meal preparation, household tasks, and personal organization.
• Attend and contribute to team and care planning meetings; liaise with families and external agencies.
• Promote service users' rights and well-being across emotional, physical, social, cultural, and spiritual domains.
• Support attendance at medical appointments, training, and social activities – providing transport as required.
• Conduct and update risk assessments to ensure the safety of service users and staff.
• Respond appropriately to crises, including the use of approved intervention techniques when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on progress both verbally and in writing.
• Serve as a keyworker to assigned residents and provide support through transitions or referrals.
• Maintain professionalism and compassion in all interactions.
• Provide information, guidance, and emotional support to family members as appropriate.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A recognized qualification in Social Care, Psychology, or a related field (minimum Level 7 NFQ).
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with CORU – including recognition of international qualifications where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in social care (preferably with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or complex needs).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for supporting others.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, and overnights.
• Legal authorization to work in Ireland is required.

What We Offer

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Education support
• Clear paths for career progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• TaxSaver Commuter Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Company events & team bonding activities
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How to Apply

If you're passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

Important Note:

Non-EEA nationals must hold a valid employment permit to work in Ireland unless exempt. Please review the Department of Enterprise Employment Permit Guidelines if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €31,500.00-€35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract: Permanent and Relief staff

€ 36, ,720

Social Care Qualification (Level 7 and above)

CORU registered

Fluent English

Closing date: October 3, :00 AM

Who We Are

ChildVision is Ireland's only dedicated national service for children and young people with a vision impairment, including those who are blind, neuro-diverse and living with complex disabilities.

Based in Drumcondra, Dublin and in Cork, ChildVision works creatively every day to make a positive difference in the lives of our young people and their families, creating nurturing, safe and supportive person centred environments where our young people thrive.

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated, energetic, qualified social care worker registered with CORU and dedicated to delivering a high quality, ethical, person centred residential social care service, within the context of an overarching human rights ethos.

With Us, Your Job Means

• ensuring high standards of day-to-day care and support to vision impaired young people

• promoting our young people's dignity, independence and autonomy

• working as part of a team to ensure that our young people's goals are achieved

• prioritising the safety and well-being of our young people as central to the services we provide

• encouraging young people to be active participants in every decision concerning them

• delivering social, recreational and educational opportunities in the local community

• implementing the HIQA standards to a high degree

• documenting your practice to demonstrate professional, informed and considered rationales and opinions

• effectively contributing to decision making and showing real leadership

• building strong relationships with young people, families and colleagues

• being proficient in planning, organising and prioritising your own work-load and working effectively in complex environments

• participating in regular supervision, training and CPD opportunities

• understanding your responsibilities as a mandate person

Competencies to be assessed at interview

• professional autonomy and accountability

• communication, collaborative practice and team work

• safety and quality

• professional development

• professional knowledge and skills

Desirable criteria

• full driving license

• qualification at Level 8 or higher

What we offer

• competitive salary

• Up to 30 days annual leave (pro-rata and experience dependent)

• Twilight pay between the hours of 6pm and 8pm

• Overtime paid at time and a half

• Sunday hours between 6pm and midnight paid at double time

• sleepover shifts counted as part of your weekly hours

• service closed from 6pm Friday to 6pm Sunday

• paid maternity leave

• bike to work scheme

• membership of the health services credit union

• 7% employer pension contribution

• job sharing opportunities

• employee assistance programme

• opportunities for subsidised study

Interviews commencing the week of 13th October 2025.

NB: Garda vetting and full reference checks will apply in respect of successful candidates. A police clearance may also be required from any jurisdiction where the candidate has lived abroad for any period greater than 6 months.

Documentation supplied will be retained in accordance with GDPR legislation

ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer.

Three Steps is a social care based, trauma and attachment informed, clinically supported residential care service provider.

We work closely with the HSE, Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and the Northern Ireland Trusts and have a number of centers for children and adults with disability. We also provide residential care services for children and young people in care. All our services are currently located in Meath.

We are seeking qualified Social Care Workers to join our teams in Co Meath.

Three Steps care team members work with all our partners to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care to the children, young people and adults placed in our centres. Together, we work hard to improve the quality of care we provide every day. We put the children, young people and adults in our care first in everything we do, and as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.

Our contract options can be tailored to your availability, with both fulltime or parttime options available.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive Training Programme

Detailed Induction process

Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision and an established on call process

Independent Employee Assistance Programme

Option to work fulltime or parttime

3 weeks paid sick leave per year

Enhanced annual leave for longserving team members

Attractive salary, ranging from €38,700 to €44,800

Onsite parking

If you are able to care for vulnerable children, young people and adults and are willing to work hard, to learn and develop as a Social Care practitioner, we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in joining our team, you will need to have the following qualifications and experience:

A Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (preferred) or in a relevant field.

No qualification or nonrelevant qualification, but holder of CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.

Related relevant qualifications include: Psychology (Level 8), and Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Youth and Community Work, Family Support, Social Work Professional Practice, Social Sciences / Social Studies, Disability Studies, Early Years Care (U12 centres only), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching and Nursing (not exhaustive). Note: Students in the final year of a L8 degree in Social Care are also welcome.

You will also need.

The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.

To hold a full clean manual driving licence.

To be flexible regarding working hours.

To be fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in Ireland.

Clover Care Services: Social Care Workers

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic Social Care Workers who are passionate about supporting young people that have experienced trauma and display behaviours that challenge. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Job Type : Full Time

What we offer for a Social Care Worker

• Extensive training provided
• Incremental Salary Scale
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support & Development through supervision
• Educational Assistance Grants
• Career progression within the company
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid to attend professional training
• Team building days.
• Caring, Friendly and Positive Workplace Environment

Requirements to become a Social Care Worker with Clover Care

• A full, clean drivers' licence, valid in Ireland.
• CORU registered or in the process of registration.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of the National Standards of Children's Residential Centres and Children First.
• Ability to work with young people and challenging behaviour.
• Passion to support young people who have experienced trauma in their lives.

A Bachelor (Ord/Hons) or MA/MSc in any of the following fields:

• QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you CORU Registered or in the Process of registering

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full License (required)

Location:

• Athlone, CO. Westmeath (required)

Work Location: In person

Social Care Worker - Laois

Social Care Worker opportunities in Laois - Be in control

What if you could work on your terms in Laois?

You're qualified. You're experienced. You care deeply about the people you support.

But somewhere along the way, you lost control of your own schedule. The inflexible rosters, the unpredictable hours, the long commutes — it's taking a toll.

You're not just tired. You're burned out. And you're wondering if there's a better way.

There Is - Right Here in Laois

At Karo, we've created Ireland's most flexible healthcare staffing platform. Now you can access Social Care Worker shifts across Laois and work the way that suits your life.

How Karo Works

Your next shift is just a tap away

Step 1 – See Shifts – Browse available shifts in Laois, all in one place.

Step 2 – Book Instantly – Tap to book the shifts that suit your schedule.

Step 3 – Get Reminders – Receive instant confirmations and reminders before each shift.

Step 4 – Work Your Way – Stay flexible, stay in control — Karo puts you in charge.

Two Paths Forward

Keep doing what you're doing:

• Watch your work-life balance disappear
• Feel the burnout deepen
• Let someone else decide when you work and where

Or join Karo:

• Take back control in Laois
• Choose your shifts locally
• Work near home
• Rediscover why you love social care

Qualifications Required

• QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care or equivalent qualification
• CORU registration (or in process)
• Eligible to work in Laois area

Apply now – start booking shifts in Laois with Karo today

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Experience:

• Social Care Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Coru Registration (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• CO. Laois (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care Worker positions in our new semi-independent residential care service based in New Ross Co. Wexford.

Who we are -

Daffodil Care Group is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.

Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualised day-to-day activities in the residential service. This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.

What we can offer you:

• Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Social Care Workers €39,567 - €2,895 (depending on experience)
• inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.
• Incremental salary scale
• Typical schedule of 2 X sleepover shifts per week

About The Role

Employee Benefits:

• Paid core training allowance
• Health Insurance Scheme
• Maternity Cover
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills
• Education Assistance Grants
• Professional Career Development programme
• Team Building Activities
• Company Social Events & away days
• Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates with a variety of social care related qualifications from, Level 7 or Level 8 achieved in Ireland and Internationally are invited to apply.

Qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

• • QQI Level 8 in Psychology
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
• QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
• QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
• QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Family Support
• Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
• Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
• QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
• QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
• BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
• Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
• OR
• If you are eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker.

A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

At Daffodil Care Group, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in the early 2000s, Daffodil Care Group has established a strong reputation across Ireland through its specialised services delivered via Daffodil Care Services, Misty Croft, and ARCS. The Group provides a continuum of care, including residential homes, semi-independent living, and community outreach tailored for children and young people with disabilities or autism. Emphasising therapeutic and educational support, Daffodil Care Group designs individual care plans that encourage growth, resilience, and independence. With multidisciplinary teams, the Group consistently delivers high-quality service through ongoing training and a supportive work environment. Ambitious professionals joining the Group can expect a rewarding career helping young lives and contributing to meaningful outcomes in a stable and growing organisation.

Company Culture

Daffodil Care Group nurtures a culture rooted in empathy, collaboration, and professional growth. Team members work in close-knit units where open communication, shared learning, and mutual support are encouraged. The Group values lived experience and therapeutic expertise, with staff empowered to reflect, innovate, and continuously improve practices. Regular supervision and team-building enrich the work environment, helping employees thrive personally and professionally. With respect for individual contributions and an emphasis on staff wellbeing, Daffodil Care Group provides a supportive, inclusive workplace where dedication to young people's welfare is central to every decision and success is celebrated collectively.

Company Benefits

Daffodil Care Group offers a compelling benefits package designed to attract and retain talented care professionals. Starting salaries for Social Care Workers range from ,900 to ,900, while Social Care Leaders earn between ,400 and ,800 annually—both including sleeping-time premiums and incremental pay scales. Staff receive paid core training, health insurance, maternity cover, life assurance, and access to a company pension scheme. Employees benefit from free professional development opportunities, including leadership courses and educational grants, alongside clear career progression pathways. The Group also organises team-building activities, staff social events, and a refer-a-friend bonus programme. With a strong focus on growth, support, and wellbeing, Daffodil Care Group ensures its workforce remains valued and motivated.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Social Opportunities, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

€3 ,895.00 per year

Company Description

Empowerment Plus is a nationwide non-profit organization with registered charitable status, committed to supporting young people and families at risk within their home or community. We offer wraparound, needs-based support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across the nation. Our services include outreach support, respite provision, access supervision and support, emergency placement breakdown support, family support (including support for foster placements), and supervised transport.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Social Care Worker, based in Dublin. The Social Care Worker will be responsible for providing direct support to young people and families at risk, including outreach support, supervising access, providing emergency placement breakdown support, and assisting with supervised transport. The role also involves developing individual care plans, conducting assessments, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with other social care professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, outreach support, and providing family support
• Skills in developing individual care plans and conducting assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Experience working with young people and families at risk
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Relevant certifications and training in social care are highly beneficial