Empowering Social Care Worker — Grow & Make a Difference

TerraGlen Residential Care Services; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Reflective supervision and guidance

Career progression opportunities

Employee well-being supports

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Kilkenny is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred support, promote dignity, and assist with daily living across our care setting.

Role includes safeguarding, building therapeutic relationships, and contributing to individual personal plans, with ongoing training and development provided. The service is on-site in Loughboy, Kilkenny, and supports employees' professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 7+ qualification in Applied Social Care or CORU-approved discipline.
• CORU registration (or proof of CORU application) mandatory from 30 November 2025.
• Full, clean driving licence with minimum two years' experience.
• Genuine commitment to supporting people with disabilities.
• Garda Vetting will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in daily living and community inclusion.
• 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 personal plans.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families, and teams.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HIQA standards.
• Support safeguarding practices and risk reporting.

Skills

CORU Registration

Driving Licence

Disability support

Education

Level 7+ qualification in Applied Social Care

Job description

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Kilkenny is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred support, promote dignity, and assist with daily living across our care setting.

Role includes safeguarding, building therapeutic relationships, and contributing to individual personal plans, with ongoing training and development provided. The service is on-site in Loughboy, Kilkenny, and supports employees' professional growth.