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Social Care Worker– Day Services (Maternity Leave Cover)

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Meath, Meath, IrelandContractPosted Feb 12, 2026

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care. We are hiring Social Care Worker Posts for a Community-based organisation in Meath, Ireland. Locations: Navan & Trim Contract Type: Specified Purpose (Maternity Leave Cover) Hours: 35–39 hours per week Salary: €38,333 – €55,244 (Full-Time Equivalent).

Actual salary will be pro rata in line with contracted hours.

Responsibilities

A highly skilled and responsive team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the people we support Commitment to core values: respectful, progressive, professional, and positive service delivery Key involvement in facilitating and supporting individuals within our Day Services Requirements CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (essential).

QQI Level 7 or Level 8 Degree in Social Care or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience leading to CORU registration. Strong communication and IT skills. Full, clean manual driving licence. Experience working within disability services (desirable). Knowledge of the New Directions framework (advantageous).

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (including fixed service closures). 1.5 Privilege Days annually, plus an additional day after 2 years’ service. Sick Pay Scheme. Pension scheme and Death in Service benefit. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Maternity Leave Allowance (following 12 months’ service). Work–Life Balance supports.

Comprehensive training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Clear career progression pathways. Cycle to Work Scheme. Modern and supportive working environment.