Social Care Worker

AllPro Recruitment; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AllPro Recruitment is seeking a Social Care Worker to join a Primary Care Social Work Team, providing support to individuals living in the community and helping them to live independently and achieve their personal goals.

This role involves working directly with clients within a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care, and advocating for clients’ needs while maintaining professional standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification relevant to Social Care / Social Work.
• Demonstrable professional knowledge and experience in Social Care.
• Experience in person-centred support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, email).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to advocate effectively for clients and access to supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred social care support based on individual needs and personal plans.
• Build positive relationships with clients and promote their independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support clients with daily living, including budgeting, hygiene, household tasks and personal organisation.
• Implement and evaluate care plans and interventions under the direction of the Social Work Team.
• Support clients to attend medical, clinical, training and community appointments.
• Act as a keyworker and coordinate formal and informal support networks.
• Participate in care planning, case reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to arrange appropriate services.
• Advocate for clients' rights, choices and needs.
• Provide accurate written and verbal updates on client progress.
• Assist with referrals, transfers and case closures where appropriate.
• Maintain professional documentation and confidentiality in line with HSE and CORU requirements.
• Participate in supervision, training, professional development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Computers

Education

A recognised qualification relevant to Social Care / Social Work

Job description

AllPro Recruitment are seeking aSocial Care Workerto join aPrimary Care Social Work Team, providing support to individuals living in the community and helping them to live independently and achieve their personal goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Social Care professional who is confident working directly with clients and as part of a wider Social Work and multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred social care support based on individual needs and personal plans.
• Build positive relationships with clients and promote their independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Support clients with daily living, including budgeting, hygiene, household tasks and personal organisation.
• Implement and evaluate care plans and interventions under the direction of the Social Work Team.
• Support clients to attend medical, clinical, training and community appointments.
• Act as a keyworker and coordinate formal and informal support networks.
• Participate in care planning, case reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies to arrange appropriate services.
• Advocate for clients' rights, choices and needs.
• Provide accurate written and verbal updates on client progress.
• Assist with referrals, transfers and case closures where appropriate.
• Maintain professional documentation and confidentiality in line with HSE and CORU requirements.
• Participate in supervision, training, professional development and quality improvement.

Requirements

• A recognised qualification relevant toSocial Care / Social Work.
• Demonstrable professional knowledge and experience relevant to the Social Care Worker role.
• Knowledge of appropriate social care interventions and approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals in a person-centred environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email and internet use.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, safeguarding and risk management.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to advocate effectively for clients and promote their access to appropriate supports and services.

Work Location: In person