Relief Social Care Worker: Guide Young Adults Independence

SeeMeHired.com; Carlow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training allowance

Health insurance scheme

Maternity cover

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Pro training access

Education grants

Career development programme

Team building activities

Company social events & away days

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Relief Social/Residential Care Workers for Aftercare services in Carlow and Gorey. You will support vulnerable young adults aged 18–23, guiding them toward independence in a trauma-informed setting while working a rotational 48-hour week including evenings, weekends and overnights.

We value strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to work both as a lone worker and within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the listed fields.
• Eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized interventions to young adults aged 18–23 to support independence.
• Act as an advocate for residents and safeguard their welfare.
• Work as part of a team while operating as a lone worker to maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• Support residents to identify goals and progress toward independent living.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

De-escalation

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

Lone working

Experience with young adults

Understanding addictions

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or higher in social care related field

CORU registration eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daffodil Care Group is recruiting Relief Social/Residential Care Workers for Aftercare services in Carlow and Gorey. You will support vulnerable young adults aged 18–23, guiding them toward independence in a trauma-informed setting while working a rotational 48-hour week including evenings, weekends and overnights.

We value strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to work both as a lone worker and within a multidisciplinary team.