Social Care Worker Disability & Children’s Services- Co.Wicklow

Job Description – Social Care Worker (SCW)
Location: Wicklow
Salary: €38,000-€56,000
Reports to: Social Care Leader / Deputy Manager / PIC

About the Role

Orange Recruitment is seeking qualified Social Care Workers for established disability and children’s residential services in Longford. Candidates should be eligible for, or working towards, CORU registration. Full guidance on Section 38/91 pathways is provided.

Essential Requirements

• Level 7 Social Care (or equivalent)

• Experience in disability, day, or residential services

• Strong knowledge of HIQA and person-centred care

• Full clean driving licence

• Eligible to work in Ireland

• CORU registered or in process

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality daily support in residential/day service settings

• Assist with personal care, life-skills development, and emotional support

• Promote independence, dignity, and meaningful choice

• Deliver structured activities and community participation

• Support communication, social, vocational, and personal development

• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and household routines

• Work rostered shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers

Benefits

• Premium payments (Saturdays, Sundays, unsocial hours)

• Permanent full-time (40 hours)

• 22 days annual leave

• Day/night duty cover

• Structured pay scales

• Paid leave, travel expenses, and Death-in-Service benefit

What Orange Recruitment Offers

• Access to leading disability & children’s residential services

• Full CORU and compliance support

• Ongoing interview and onboarding assistance

• Opportunities across residential, disability, community & special care

• A personalised, supportive recruitment experience