CORU‑Registered Social Care Worker – Wicklow

Thedoortalent; Newtown Mount Kennedy; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Door Talent is inviting applications for a position within a centre created by families to support young adults (18–23) with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. The role is permanent, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30–16:30, with start ASAP.

You will work mostly in-house with education-focused mornings, providing one-to-one or two-to-one support in shared rooms, and contribute to a warm, collaborative team culture under strong supervision.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or a related field.
• CORE registration.
• Full driving licence.
• Ideally based in Wicklow or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults through meaningful, structured daily activities.
• Work mostly in‑house (80%), with education‑focused mornings.
• Provide one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one support in shared rooms.
• Bring fresh ideas, creativity, and positive energy to the team.
• Learn from experienced professionals and receive ongoing supervision.
• Contribute to a warm, supportive, close‑knit team culture.

Skills

Motivated

Open-minded

Eager to learn

Team player

Excellent English

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose — and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

Hours: 39h/week (Mon–Fri, 8:30–16:30)

Contract: Permanent

Start: ASAP

The Door Talent is supporting a centre created by families who wanted to build a meaningful, supportive space for young adults (18–23) with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. In just two years, the project has grown rapidly, supported by the HSE, with a strong ethos of learning, development, and person‑centred care. This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose — and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting young adults through meaningful, structured daily activities
• Working mostly in‑house (80%), with education‑focused mornings
• Providing one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one support — always in shared rooms, never alone
• Bringing fresh ideas, creativity, and positive energy to the team
• Learning from experienced professionals and receiving ongoing supervision
• Contributing to a warm, supportive, close‑knit team culture

Who We're Looking For

• Someone who is: Motivated, open‑minded, and eager to learn
• Passionate about Social Care and personal development
• Proactive, positive, and comfortable bringing new ideas
• Excited about growing professionally as project expands
• A strong communicator with excellent English (written & spoken)
• A team player who values collaboration and culture

Requirements:

• CORE registration
• Full driving licence
• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or a related field
• Ideally based in Wicklow or nearby

Why Join?

• Be part of a meaningful project with real purpose.
• Grow your career as new centres open
• Work in a supportive team with strong supervision
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young adults
• Join an organisation that values creativity, passion, and fresh ideas