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Social Care Worker

Staffline Recruitment Ireland
Permanent
Social Care
Carlow
€37500 - €46000 per annum
Startdate: May/June 2026
Ref: J3513_1778663100
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Job description

Location: Carlow

Hours: Full-time, Part-time

Pay Rate / Salary: €37,500-€46,000 per year (DOE)

Contract Type: Permanent

Recruitment managed by Staffline on behalf of the client.

About the Role:

Social Care Leaders & Social Care Workers are required to support a new children's residential service for young people aged 7-12 in Carlow. This role will suit practitioners who want to be part of building a high-quality, therapeutic service from the outset. Social Care Leaders & Social Care Workers will work within a relationship-based and trauma-informed care model.

Key duties:

  • Support the delivery of care within a therapeutic residential service
  • Build and maintain safe, consistent relationships with young people
  • Contribute to care planning, safeguarding, and daily operations
  • Follow child protection procedures and HIQA National Standards
  • Work collaboratively within a structured team environment
  • Participate in reflective practice and supervision
  • Support the development of service culture, routines, and practice
  • Lead shifts and support colleagues

Essential criteria:

  • Level 7 qualification (or higher) in Social Care or CORU-eligible discipline
  • CORU registration or application submitted (evidence required)
  • Experience working with children and/or young people
  • Full driving licence

Further information about the employer will be provided at screening/interview stage.

To find out more, please contact 086 2014915 / 091 423293 and email [email protected]

Please note you must be eligible to work in Ireland (Minimum Stamp 4). Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Please note that this role is subject to Garda Vetting and clearances.

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