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Social Care Worker- Support Worker
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SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
Kildare Residential Services
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We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Workers & Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Kildare Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Workers & Support Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.
Informal enquiries to: Anna Marie Fenlon office hours only)
Requirements:
Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. Or HSE recognised Fetac / QQI Level 5 Major award or willingness to complete.
A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
- Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
- Good connections in the local community an advantage.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
- Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
Friday 17th October 2025 @ 6pm
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and 'sleep-over / over-night' shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes.
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
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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
Social Care Worker
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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.
Social Care Worker
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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.
Social Care Worker
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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
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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
Social Care Worker
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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
Social Care Worker
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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
Explore numerous care worker positions that match your skills. These roles involve providing support and assistance to individuals who require help with daily activities. Care workers are needed in various settings, including residential care homes, private homes, and community centers. The demand for compassionate and dedicated care workers is high, offering stable job opportunities.