1,124 Social Care jobs in Ireland
Community Social Care Worker
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Care Network Ireland are currently recruiting a CORU-registered Social Care Worker to support 16-18-year-olds with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in a low-support, community-based setting in the Carlow area.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred, strengths-based support in line with individual care plans.
- Encourage daily living skills, confidence, and social development.
- Support access to education, training, work experience, and recreational activities.
- Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour in a respectful, low-maintenance environment.
- Ensure safeguarding practices are followed in line with Children First and organisational policy.
- Maintain accurate, HIQA-compliant records and contribute to care plan reviews.
Requirements
- CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (or evidence of registration in progress).
- Level 6 or 7 degree in Social Care or equivalent recognised by CORU.
- Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
- Understanding of HIQA standards and safeguarding protocols.
- Full clean driving licence .
- Must have a valid visa to work in Ireland.
- Experience with 16-18-year-olds in care, education, or disability services is desirable.
Community Social Care Nurse
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Care Network Ireland are currently recruiting a Community Social Care Nurse to lead and manage a designated residential or community-based service in line with the Health Act 2007, HIQA regulations, and best practice standards, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fulfil statutory role of Person in Charge (PIC) under HIQA regulations.
- Ensure full compliance with HIQA standards, Health Act 2007, Children First, and other relevant legislation.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including care delivery, staffing, risk, and safeguarding.
- Lead and supervise staff, ensuring training, support, and performance management.
- Effective communication and problem-solving.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and person-centred practice.
- Strong leadership and team management.
- Promote residents' rights, dignity, independence, and active community participation.
- Prepare for and respond to inspections and audits.
- Liaise with external professionals and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Nursing Degree with NMBI Registration.
- Minimum 2 years' management experience.
- Strong working knowledge of HIQA, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
- Full clean driving licence.
Social Care
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VACANCIES: Relief Support Panel in Residential Social Care
"ChildVision enhances the lives of children and young people with a visual impairment through specialist supports"
ChildVision, the national centre for the education of blind children, based in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to provide cover for evening/ sleepover duties within the residential service. The relief workers will be required to assist our children and young people in their day-to-day life, including getting ready for school/college/day service, activities of daily living, meal preparation, social activities. andnight time sleep overs.
The relief support panel is a designed to fill vacancies due to staff absence but members of the panel will never work alone or unsupported by a permanent, experienced, staff member. Applicants should hold or be working towards a Level 6/7 or above degree, in a relevant subject area.
Some experience working with people with a Multiple disbailities and/or visual impairment would be desirable, but not necessary, as induction and trainning will be provided.
Successful candidates will be paid at €14 per hour inclueding 8 hours of sleep. Interested candidates meeting the requirements should apply by with full CV and details of three referees.
Social Care Assistant
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
1 Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
1 Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
2 Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
3 Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
4 Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
5 Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
6 Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
7 Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
8 Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
9 In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
10 Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
11 Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
12 Attend all medical appointments as required.
13 Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
14 Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
15 In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
16 Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
17 As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
18 Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
19 Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
20 Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
21 Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
22 Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
23 Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
24 Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
25 Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
26 Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
27 Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
28 Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Jerpoint Camphill R95 YY88
Duration: Full Time 40hrs per week - Permanent
Part Time 24hrs per week - Permanent
Closing date: Monday 20th October 2025
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted immediately for interviews being held in September and October 2025
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Assistant
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Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:
Relief Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire Relief Social Care Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) and that all co-workers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
The person appointed should have the ability to participate proactively as a member of a team and contribute positively to the ongoing development of effective teamwork.
- Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
Advocacy & Rights
- Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
- Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
- Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
- Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
- Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
- Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
- Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
- Ensure a person centred approach to service delivery
- In the context of the individual person centred plans, support people who use the service with aspects of individual and group service responses including:
- Occupation and leisure activities
- Communication
- Behaviour support plans
- Independent living skills
- Social Integration and the use of community facilities
- Personal Care
- Personal Development
- Assist with fostering, encouraging and developing each individual supported by the services' self-care skills, particularly in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
- Support the individual by ensuring appropriate:
- Physical support - moving and handling, fire safety, cleaning, laundry, infection control, mobility and communication needs.
- Personal care - dressing, bathing toileting, assistance with eating, sleeping support, skins care, first aid and health promotion.
- Attend all medical appointments as required.
- Ensure a healthy and nutritious diet is offered and takes individual choice into account.
- Encourage and promote each person's full participation in their home while at the same time ensuring that their home and its environs are maintained to acceptable standards where each resident has access to comprehensive, person-centred and holistic personal support.
- In consultation with the individual implement person centred plans and ensure that the needs identified are appropriately addressed and participate in resident reviews as required.
- Achieve competency in driving the centre transport and participate in transport duties as required. This may necessitate flexible starting and finishing times.
- As a full team member to accept delegated responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being as well as the personal hygiene of the individuals supported by the service.
- Participate and assist with the organisation of centre outings.
Management and Leadership
- Be responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of individuals supported by the services.
- Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises.
- Contribute actively to the team while providing consistent and quality support for vulnerable adults.
- Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures and codes of practice of the services are adhered to.
- Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service's records management system.
- Ensure that all reports, timesheets and financial statements are accurate, completed and returned on time.
- Maintain complete and accurate records for each person to include the personal needs assessments, risk assessments, incidents and notifiable events, file notes, communication plans, behavioural management support, health action plans, medication management and financial records.
- Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of all matters of concern to the Person in Charge (PIC).
- Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
- Utilise efficiently the transport services available to the service area and advise the appropriate staff on transport needs.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
- Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
- Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
- An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
- An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
- Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
- A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
- Pay scales
- Career progression opportunities
- Work/life balance
- Paid annual leave
- Refer a friend scheme
- Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
- Death in Service Benefit
- Paid mandatory training
- Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30, 272 per annum (based on a 40-hour week) PRO RATA
Location: Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Duration: RELIEF CONTRACT - Fixed term one year
Closing date: Monday 6th October
Candidates shortlisted for immediate interview
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Assistant
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At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
*Social Care Assistant
Childrens Connect Service, Co. Mayo *
- Permanent posts - Monday to Friday service - Monday to Fridays after school with 2.30 to 6.30
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Job Brief
Children's Connect Service is an exciting development in the support and provision of service to families and children with intellectual disability and /or Autism and other identified additional needs in County Mayo. The service will be working in partnership with the HSE Progressing Children's Disability Network Teams and will seek to support the delivery of priorities for families around the need for a flexible approach to respite and community-based supports. The service will also work collaboratively with both the Western Care Children's centre-based respite services and Home-Share service offered to children, which are all an integral part of a suite of respite services offered by the organisation.
The Community based Support Worker role is to provide flexible community-based respite support to high priority families identified through the county-wide respite referral forum and through WCA admission criteria, as having urgent and severe need for respite-type breaks.
The support will be based within the community, offering a range of flexible supports which can include after-school support, community access and evening support. The purpose of the support is to provide a reasonable break for the parent(s) to enable them to continue to support their child or children successfully within their home. The role is flexible and covers the whole of the county. The role may be flexible over a 6-day period including Saturdays and may include emergency supports in exceptional and negotiated circumstances.
As part of the role you may liaise directly with WCA Children's service team and HSE CDNT teams and with TUSLA and CAMHS teams where and when appropriate.
Qualification Details
Candidate Requirements
No minimum qualifications required for Social Care Assistant positions
- Knowledge and experience of supporting individuals with Intellectual disability and /or Autism is essential
- An understanding of person and family cantered approach is essential
- Previous experience working with young people preferable
- Good communication skills, managing time effectively and timely record keeping are essential
- A knowledge of working in partnership with families is desirable
- Experience of working in partnership as part of a team and with other agencies is desirable
- Flexibility in relation to working hours and location
- Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred
Other duties involved (Duties include but are not limited to the following)
- Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
- Provide personal care and support to service users where required.
- Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
- To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
- Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice.
Other Requirements
- Full driver's license is essential
- All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
- All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
- All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
Employment Benefits
Competitive salary
Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
Dedicated learning and development
Flexible working opportunities
Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
Sick pay scheme
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 to €43,407 per annum)
- this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Social Care Worker
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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
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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
The demand for social care jobs is consistent, reflecting the ongoing need for compassionate individuals dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. Social care roles offer opportunities to make a tangible difference in people's lives, providing assistance and support to those who require it. Job seekers can find various positions, including