Social Care Worker - Full Time

Social Care Worker - Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Portlaoise & Portarlington, Co. Laois
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 24-hour shift model (includes 9-hour sleepover component)
Salary: €39,776 - €50,160 (depending on experience and qualifications)

A respected provider of residential social care services is seeking committed and compassionate Social Care Workers to join a centre supporting young people seeking international protection. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable children and adolescents in a supportive, team-based environment.

The Role

As a Social Care Worker, you'll play a vital part in supporting young residents through structured daily routines, therapeutic care, and personal development. You will work closely with colleagues to provide consistent, trauma-informed care in line with individualised plans.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering direct care and emotional support in a residential setting

• Promoting wellbeing and independence through therapeutic engagement

• Assisting with care planning, risk assessment, and reporting

• Supporting residents with education, daily activities, and life skills

• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and respectful living environment

What We're Looking For

Minimum qualifications (Level 7 or higher) in one of the following areas:

• Social Care / Social Studies

• Psychology (must be Level 8)

• Youth and Community Work

• Counselling Psychotherapy (including Child & Adolescent or Addiction)

• Social Work / Social Sciences

• Family Support / Disability Studies

• Applied Behavioural Analysis

• Nursing Studies / Applied Policing

• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (or equivalent)

• CORU-registered Social Care Worker (with or without relevant degree)

Essential experience:

• At least one year working with children or young people in a professional care setting

• A full driving licence is strongly preferred

Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered.

Employee Benefits

• Structured induction and ongoing professional training

• Personal accident insurance*

• Income protection and death-in-service benefits*

• PRSA retirement scheme*

• Maternity pay scheme*

• Access to professional supervision and debriefing

• Confidential counselling services

• Sick leave and compassionate leave entitlements

• Access to Childlink and staff wellbeing resources

• Social events and staff recognition initiatives

• Hospital Saturday Fund*

• Golf society membership

Eligibility

Please note: This position is open only to applicants with full eligibility to work in Ireland (EU/EEA or Stamp 4 holders). Sponsorship is not available.

To express your interest or request further details, contact:
Shane Prendergast
📧 [email protected]