Social Care Worker

Letteragh, Galway, Ireland

Permanent, Full-Time

39 hours per week (7-day rota, including weekends, sleep-ins, and night shifts as rostered)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are delighted to recruit on behalf of our client, a highly regarded organisation providing exceptional services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Their mission is to empower individuals to live inclusive, self-directed lives through residential care, day programmes, respite, and community-based supports. Each person is supported and valued within an environment that promotes their overall autonomy, health, and wellbeing.

With a new residential service in Letteragh, Galway, we are seeking a qualified and dedicated Social Care Worker to join a passionate team and make a genuine difference in the lives of the people they support.

The Role

The Social Care Worker will provide residential and respite care within a staff team for children and adults with an intellectual disability, working in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will play a vital role in promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion, while ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for every individual you support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential and respite care, supporting daily living, personal care, and household routines.
• Act as key worker, developing and implementing individualised care plans tailored to each person's aspirations and needs.
• Work positively with individuals who present with behaviours that challenge, contributing to the planning and delivery of specific support programmes.
• Administer, supervise, and accurately record prescribed medication in line with policy.
• Teach and develop independence skills including self-help, domestic, community, leisure, and social skills.
• Foster meaningful relationships with individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Facilitate community-based activities and promote social inclusion and integration.
• Provide guidance and direction to Care Assistants as required, and act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Service Manager.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required for the efficient running of the service.
• Undertake driving duties in service vehicles or own transport as required.
• Work a flexible shift rota spread over 7 days, including weekends, sleep-in duties, and night duty as rostered.

Essential Requirements

• A professional degree (minimum Level 7) in Applied Social Studies or a relevant qualification.
• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or registration actively in progress.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or in a similar care setting.
• Full, current driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic with a genuine commitment to person-centred care.
• An ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the people you support.

What's on Offer

• Permanent contract.
• 22 days annual leave initially, plus public holidays.
• 7% contributory pension scheme.
• A wide variety of on-the-job training including Studio III and medication management.
• Bike to Work Scheme and flexible benefits package exceeding statutory minimum requirements.
• Four-week rolling rosters to support work-life balance.
• 10% discount on LAYA Healthcare.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where your ideas and input are genuinely valued.
• Opportunities to grow and develop professionally through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience.