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Social Care Worker

Laois, IEPosted 31 Oct 2026Remotelocal_ats

<p>We are seeking committed and compassionate Social Care Workers to support young people living in a residential care setting. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes safety, stability, emotional wellbeing, and positive life outcomes. You will contribute to creating a nurturing environment and play a key role in helping young people thrive.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide consistent, person-centred care and support to young people in line with individual care plans.</li> <li>Promote independence, education, emotional wellbeing, and positive social development.</li> <li>Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-led team to support therapeutic care approaches.</li> <li>Contribute to maintaining a safe, stable, and supportive residential environment.</li> <li>Build trusting relationships with young people and encourage engagement in daily routines and activities.</li> <li>Participate in shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in duties as required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Level 7 qualification or higher in Applied Social Care or a related discipline (CORU-approved or eligible).</li> <li>Full, clean manual driving licence.</li> <li>Willingness to work a flexible rota, including sleepovers and unsocial hours.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.</li> <li>Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards, and young people’s rights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What the Role Offers</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to contribute to a new residential service and help shape its culture from the outset.</li> <li>Supportive team environment with access to training and professional development.</li> <li>Meaningful work making a positive difference in young people’s lives.</li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong> <span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></p> <p>If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team.</p> <p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. </p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">BH ID -</span> 202114<br><span data-contrast="auto">GH ID -  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}">36093</span></p>

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