Social Care Worker (Full time & Relief Both)

Cahir, IrelandFull-timePosted Oct 30, 2026

Job description

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the residential centre as part of a dedicated and professional team. Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader and Team Leader, you will help create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality therapeutic residential care, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care, wellbeing, and development for the young people in your support. About the Company Our client is a specialist provider of residential and community-based services for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Through evidence-based approaches, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Equine Therapy, they deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment, with young people and their families at the centre of all decision-making and support planning.

Qualifications

& Experience: Minimum Level 7 qualification or degree in the care sector some relevant degrees include: Social Care/Social work/Psychology/Child & Adult Psychotherapy/Youth & Community/Teaching/Nursing/Social Science/Counselling/Addiction Studies/Early Childhood studies/Disability studies. A full driving license. Experience of working with vulnerable young people and youth and families in the community or residential setting .

What's on Offer: Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Support Workers of €€39,567 - €42,895 annually (depending on experience) - inclusive of sleeping time and premiums. Incremental salary scale Combination of shifts patterns i.e. sleepover, day shifts, Live waking night shifts. Continued professional development educational grants available to teams and individuals.

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 * We are passionate about developing and supporting our workforce, recognising that our people are our greatest asset.

With a strong emphasis on continuous professional development and therapeutic practice, we provide meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Our team's dedication and professionalism play a vital role in creating positive experiences and improving outcomes for our service users.

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