Residential Social Care Worker - Flexible Shifts

Embrace; Navan; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus

Overtime premiums per hour

Double time on Public Holidays

Sunday Premium

Fortnightly pay

Roster to suit your work/life balance

Refer-a-Friend €150 per referral

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Embrace is hiring a Social Care Worker for our residential houses in Ireland. The role requires delivering person-centred care, coordinating with the MDT, and ensuring safety and welfare standards are met.

Candidates should hold or be pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a Nursing Degree, with driving duties and strong communication skills. A positive, outdoors-friendly outlook is valued, with a roster supporting work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Hold or pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (must be registered or eligible for registration with CORU) OR
• Hold a Nursing Degree (must be registered in the relevant Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI))
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, regulations, and standards applicable to the provision of accommodation-based services to vulnerable people
• Have previous experience of supporting individuals with autism
• Have a full Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be part of your role)
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Be energetic and enjoy the outdoors (walking, hiking, etc.)
• Have a positive, solution-focused outlook

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care to the highest professional standards, including medication administration and coordinate appointments with the MDT team.
• Ensure the house meets Health, Safety & Welfare at Work Act 2005 requirements and report and document any incidents
• Keep close contact and work in partnership with MDT, families, and staff to support resident outcomes
• Maintain accurate records — daily reports, care plans, communication books
• Support residents to manage personal finances and document all transactions
• Attend supervision, appraisals, and staff meetings
• Engage in continuous professional development and adapt to changing work practices
• Any other tasks required or instructed by your line manager

Skills

Social care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies

Nursing Degree

Job description

Embrace is hiring a Social Care Worker for our residential houses in Ireland. The role requires delivering person-centred care, coordinating with the MDT, and ensuring safety and welfare standards are met.

Candidates should hold or be pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a Nursing Degree, with driving duties and strong communication skills. A positive, outdoors-friendly outlook is valued, with a roster supporting work/life balance.