Social Care Worker

The Door Talent; Greystones; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Door Talent is seeking a Social Care Worker to join a small, supportive team and provide high-quality care and educational support to young adults with complex needs in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow.

You will work 39 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:30-16:30) in a permanent, full-time role, start date asap, with strong supervision and opportunities for professional growth in a project supported by HSE.

Qualifications

• CORE registration must be held.
• Social Care Worker Qualification required.
• Full driving licence.
• Strong English communication and writing skills.
• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or related field.
• Open to learning, motivated and proactive, creative and growth-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and two-to-one support within shared rooms (staff never work alone).
• Deliver education-focused morning activities and in-house programmes (80% centre-based).
• Promote learning, development, and engagement through structured daily routines.
• Work collaboratively within a small team to maintain a positive, supportive environment.
• Contribute ideas, show initiative, and engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

English communication

Motivated and proactive

Education

CORE registration

Social Care Worker Qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Social Care Worker who is passionate, motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful long-term project. You will work within a small, supportive team, providing high-quality care and educational support to young adults with complex needs.

Location: Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow

Hours: 39h/week (Monday-Friday, 8:30-16:30)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The Door Talent is supporting a centre created by families who wanted to build a meaningful, supportive space for young adults (18-23) with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. In just two years, the project has grown rapidly, supported by the HSE, with a strong ethos of learning, development, and person-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose - and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

The Role

We are seeking a Social Care Worker who is passionate, motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful long-term project. You will work within a small, supportive team, providing high-quality care and educational support to young adults with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and two-to-one support within shared rooms (staff never work alone)
• Deliver education-focused morning activities and in-house programmes (80% of activities are centre-based)
• Promote learning, development, and engagement through structured daily routines
• Work collaboratively within a small team to maintain a positive, supportive environment
• Contribute ideas, show initiative, and engage in continuous learning and professional development

Requirements

• CORE registration
• Social Care Worker Qualification.
• Full driving licence
• Strong English communication and writing skills
• 2-3 years of experience in Social Care or a related field
• Open to learning - Motivated and proactive - Vocation-driven - Creative and willing to bring new ideas - Comfortable seeking mentoring and professional growth
• Ideally living in Wicklow or nearby areas

Why Join?

Be part of a meaningful, family-founded project with strong values. High supervision and ongoing development opportunities. Work in a supportive, close-knit team where culture and fit truly matter. Opportunity to grow professionally as project continues expanding with HSE support.

If you're a Social Care Worker who is passionate, eager to grow, and looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.