In Ireland today, the role of the Social Care Worker (SCW) has never been more important or more visible.
Whether you’re supporting vulnerable young people, empowering adults with intellectual disabilities, or helping families in crisis, the work you do has a direct and lasting impact. And now, thanks to national focus and sector reforms, opportunities for SCWs are expanding across public, voluntary, and private services.
There is ongoing demand for SCWs across the country, particularly in residential care, disability services, mental health, and community-based supports. If you’re open to relocation or shift work, your options increase dramatically.
Whether you want to work in a family setting, residential service, homelessness outreach, or therapeutic care, there’s a place for your skills. More employers are offering flexibility, support for further study, and specialist training than ever before.
With CORU now regulating the Social Care profession, completing your 30 annual CPD hours is not just mandatory, it’s a key opportunity for growth. Many employers now actively support CPD with training budgets, supervision, and career development pathways.
How Orange Recruitment Can Help
At Orange Recruitment, we specialise in placing Social Care Workers into roles where they can thrive not just survive.
We work with a wide range of employers, including:
- HSE departments and Section 38/39 providers
- Private and voluntary residential care settings
- National disability and youth organisations
- Services offering clear pathways from SCW to Team Leader or management roles
Whether you’re newly CORU-registered or a senior practitioner looking for change, we can guide you toward the right job, with the right employer, under the right conditions.
Social Care Workers are the backbone of Ireland’s social support system. You work with empathy, resilience, and skill and now the sector is catching up with what you’ve always known: this work matters.
So, if you’re wondering what’s next for your career, consider this your sign: You’re needed, and the opportunities are growing.
Connect with Orange Recruitment today to explore your options, get CPD and registration support, or just have a confidential chat about what’s next.
