Social Care Worker

Location: Kildare
Service Type: Residential – Adults Disabilities
Contract Type: Permanent Full time/Part time

Social Care Worker salary scale; point 1; €36,379 – point 12; €52,445 per annum

Role Purpose

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support in residential settings. You will empower service users to develop independence, social inclusion, and meaningful daily living skills. This role combines direct support work, instructional activities, and care provision to ensure individuals reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Support & Care

• Provide day-to-day support to individuals in residential and/or day service settings.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, and emotional support as required.
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice in all aspects of care.

• Plan and deliver structured learning, recreational, and life skills activities.
• Support service users in developing social, communication, vocational, and personal skills.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.

• Facilitate community participation, outings, and educational opportunities.
• Encourage engagement in hobbies, sports, creative arts, and work-related programmes.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

• Work within a homely, therapeutic environment, supporting residents in their daily routines.
• Support meal preparation, household tasks, and community integration.
• Ensure consistent care across all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers where required.

Essential Requirements

• Level 7 degree in Social Care (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Experience in disability, day service, or residential care settings.
• Knowledge of HIQA regulations and person-centred practice.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.
• Authorised to work in Ireland
• CORU Registered or in process of registration

Benefits

• Premium Payments – Saturday Rates, Double time on Sunday, Unsocial pay rates applicable
• Permanent Full time
• 22 Days annual leave
• 40 Hours per week based on a roster system; Day and Night duty cover

• Pay scales
• Paid annual leave
• Death in Service Benefit
• Paid travel expenses

Additional Benefits

• Additional Staff on shift
• Advance notice of roster
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Parking available

• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
• Paid mandatory training

Why work with Orange Recruitment?

• Career advice and support from experienced social care professionals
• 24 hour response time
• Constant communication
• Full onboarding assistance from start to finish
• Access to additional training
• Interview advice and preparation