Disability Care Worker — Growth, Training & Impact

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace

Training & development

Reflective supervision

Career progression

Wellbeing supports

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Wexford is hiring a Social Care Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on person-centred support, promoting independence, and building therapeutic relationships with service users.

You will work as part of a compassionate team, maintaining HIQA-aligned records and contributing to safeguarding and quality improvements. A CORU registration pathway is supported, with development opportunities within TerraGlen.

Qualifications

• Level 7 or higher qualification in Applied Social Care or another CORU-approved discipline.
• CORU Registration (or proof of CORU application) - mandatory from 30 November as per the Social Care Workers Registration Board.
• Recognised qualification route or
• Recognition of Prior Learning / Assessment of Professional Competence route.
• Full, clean Driving Licence - desirable
• A genuine commitment to supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in daily living, community inclusion, and independent living skills.
• Promote dignity, choice, and active participation in line with New Directions.
• Support service users with personal care, communication, and emotional wellbeing.
• Participate as a Key Worker and contribute to individual personal plans.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HIQA standards and TerraGlen policies.
• Support safeguarding practices, risk reporting, and quality improvements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a warm, respectful team environment.

Education

Applied Social Care (Level 7+)

Job description

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Wexford is hiring a Social Care Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on person-centred support, promoting independence, and building therapeutic relationships with service users.

You will work as part of a compassionate team, maintaining HIQA-aligned records and contributing to safeguarding and quality improvements. A CORU registration pathway is supported, with development opportunities within TerraGlen.