Social Care Worker

Social Care Worker (Full time & Relief Both)

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the residential centre as part of a dedicated and professional team. Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader and Team Leader, you will help create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality therapeutic residential care, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care, wellbeing, and development for the young people in your support.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist provider of residential and community-based services for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through evidence-based approaches, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and Equine Therapy, they deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and therapeutic environment, with young people and their families at the centre of all decision-making and support planning.

About the role

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Level 7 qualification or degree in the care sector some relevant degrees include:
  Social Care/Social work/Psychology/Child & Adult Psychotherapy/Youth & Community/Teaching/Nursing/Social Science/Counselling/Addiction Studies/Early Childhood studies/Disability studies.

• A full driving license.

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people and youth and families in the community or residential setting .

What's on Offer:

• Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Support Workers of 39,567 - €42,895 annually (depending on experience) - inclusive of sleeping time and premiums.

• Incremental salary scale

• Combination of shifts patterns i.e. sleepover, day shifts, Live waking night shifts.

Continued professional development educational grants available to teams and individuals.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid core training allowance

• Health Insurance Scheme

• Maternity Cover

• Life Assurance

• Company Pension Scheme

• Employee Discount Scheme

• Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills

• Education Assistance Grants

• Professional Career Development programme

• Team Building Activities

• Company Social Events & away days

• Refer a Friend Bonus

We are passionate about developing and supporting our workforce, recognising that our people are our greatest asset. With a strong emphasis on continuous professional development and therapeutic practice, we provide meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. Our team's dedication and professionalism play a vital role in creating positive experiences and improving outcomes for our service users.

About the company

We are MCMA, an Irish-owned provider of highly trained social care and healthcare professionals. With over 30 years of expertise, we staff more than 70 residential, hospital, and nursing-home units nationwide, offering in-depth interviews, vetted staff, and a commitment to exceeding national care standards.

Required Criteria

• Relevant L7/L8 degree OR eligible to register with CORU as a social care worker
• A valid, full clean Irish/EU driving licence (driving test waiting list considered)

Desired Criteria Skills you'll need