Social Care Worker

Job description

Do you want to join a team where you can empower others while taking the next step in your own career?

Orange Recruitment are urgently seeking Social Care Workers for a well-established adult residential service in Dunshane, Co. Kildare. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified Social Care professionals to join a supportive, person-centred team dedicated to providing high-quality care to adults with intellectual disabilities.

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, inclusion, and dignity in a nurturing residential environment. Applicants must hold a Level 7 qualification in Social Care (or equivalent) and have a full driving licence with access to a car. The position comes with clear and valuable benefits that support both your personal well being and career progression in the heart of Kildare.

Salary Scale: €36,379 – €52,445 per annum

Duration: Full time – 40 hours per week – Permanent

Why use Orange Recruitment?

• Interview advice and preparation
• Career advice and support from experienced social care professionals
• 24-hour response time
• Constant communication

Benefits

• Advance notice of roster
• Premium payments – Saturday rates, double time on Sunday, unsocial pay rates
• 22 days paid annual leave
• Generous pay scales
• Death in service benefit
• Paid travel expenses
• Employee assist programme offering advice and counselling

Additional Benefits

• Additional staff on shift
• Cycle to work scheme
• Parking available
• Career progression opportunities
• Paid mandatory training

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of a Level 7 in Social Care
• CORU registration must be at least in-process
• A full driver’s licence and availability of own car
• Candidates must have 1 year of experience working with vulnerable adults

Responsibilities

• Emotional and Behavioural Support: Use positive behaviour support strategies to help individuals manage emotional and behavioural challenges.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records including daily notes, incident reports, and updates to care plans.

• Work Collaboratively: Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers, and community services to ensure coordinated care.

• Health and Well being Monitoring: Support individuals with medication, appointments, and overall physical and mental health needs.

• Promote Rights and Advocacy: Empower individuals to understand and exercise their rights, and advocate on their behalf when needed.