Social Care Worker

Spring Life Ltd; Kildare; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Life Ltd in Ireland seeks a Social Care Worker to deliver high-quality care and support to residents. You will work with the care team to build positive relationships, contribute to care plans and help residents achieve meaningful daily outcomes.

The role requires a recognised Social Care qualification (NFQ Level 7+) and CORU registration, with flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred practice.
• Current CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• NFQ Level 7 or higher in Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care that respects residents’ rights and needs.
• Contribute to assessment, development, and review of care plans and risk assessments.
• Undertake key working responsibilities and support residents in care decisions.
• Support daily routines, education, development, recreation and community participation.
• Maintain records, work with families and professionals, and participate in supervision.

Skills

Person-centred care

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

NFQ Level 7 Social Care qualification

CORU registration

Job description

Spring Life provides residential care for children and young people, alongside services for adults with disabilities. We place individual needs, dignity and choice at the centre of our work, creating supportive environments that promote wellbeing, independence and belonging.

The opportunity

We are seeking a committed Social Care Worker to deliver high-quality care and support. Working with the wider care team, you will build positive relationships, contribute to individual care planning and help residents achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives.

Key responsibilities

Provide person-centred care that respects residents’ rights, preferences, abilities and individual needs.

Contribute to the assessment, development, implementation and review of care plans, support plans and associated risk assessments.

Undertake key working responsibilities and support residents to participate in decisions about their care.

Support daily routines, education, personal development, recreation and community participation.

Follow agreed positive behaviour support approaches and respond appropriately to distress or incidents.

Recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns in accordance with service procedures and applicable professional obligations.

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records, including daily notes, incident reports and handovers.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, representatives and relevant professionals.

Participate in supervision, team meetings, training and ongoing professional development.

A recognised Social Care qualification at NFQ Level 7 or above, or another qualification or professional registration route assessed as suitable for the post.

Current CORU registration as a Social Care Worker. Existing practitioners with a pending Section 91 application may be considered where application was submitted BY December 2025 and documentary evidence confirms their continuing entitlement to use the title.

Knowledge of safeguarding, professional boundaries and person-centred practice.

Ability to apply relevant care standards, policies and procedures.

Strong interpersonal, teamwork and written communication skills.

Sound judgement and the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations.

Eligibility to work in Ireland and availability to fulfil the agreed roster.

Experience in residential care or disability services is desirable. Required shifts may include evenings, weekends, waking nights or sleepovers, depending on the post.

Recruitment and screening

Our recruitment process comprises CV review and shortlisting, an initial interview, compliance screening, a final interview following satisfactory compliance clearance, and an employment offer for successful candidates.

Screening includes identity and permission-to-work checks, qualification verification, professional registration, references, Garda vetting, overseas police clearances where required, employment history and training records.