Empowering Social Care Worker – Training & Growth

Lotus Care Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and onboarding

Competitive premiums and attractivepay

In-house training and development

Mentoring and support

CPD support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Awards

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company events and team initiatives

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Lotus Care Services in Athlone is expanding and invites Social Care Workers to join our team as we open a brand‑new residential centre later in 2026. We provide respite, residential and support services to people with intellectual disabilities in a friendly, local community setting.

You will support daily living skills, personal care, and independence, document care plans and incidents with care, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team while upholding HIQA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
• Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU
• Commitment to completing the remaining modules.
• Hold a full Irish driving licence
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.
• Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.
• Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice
• Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
• Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Skills

Excellent verbal and writing skills

Education

Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent

Job description

Lotus Care Services in Athlone is expanding and invites Social Care Workers to join our team as we open a brand‑new residential centre later in 2026. We provide respite, residential and support services to people with intellectual disabilities in a friendly, local community setting.

You will support daily living skills, personal care, and independence, document care plans and incidents with care, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team while upholding HIQA standards.