Empowering Social Care Worker - Meaningful Impact

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Reflective supervision

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TerraGlen Residential Care Services in Kilkenny is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred support to people with disabilities, promoting dignity and independence.

You will join a compassionate team, work to build therapeutic relationships, and contribute to positive outcomes within HIQA-aligned policies.

A CORU-registered professional with a Level 7+ qualification and a full driving licence is required; Garda Vetting will apply.

Qualifications

• Level 7 or higher 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.
• Commitment to supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in daily living and community inclusion.
• Promote dignity, choice, and active participation.
• Support service users with personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Work as a Key Worker and contribute to individual plans.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and teams.
• Maintain records in line with HIQA and TerraGlen policies.
• Support safeguarding, risk reporting and quality improvements.
• Collaborate within a warm, respectful team environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred care

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 to people with disabilities, promoting dignity and independence.

You will join a compassionate team, work to build therapeutic relationships, and contribute to positive outcomes within HIQA-aligned policies.

A CORU-registered professional with a Level 7+ qualification and a full driving licence is required; Garda Vetting will apply.