Social Care Worker

Excel Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency shifts

Full-time or part-time flexibility

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking CORU-registered Social Care Workers for agency roles across Tusla Residential Centres in Ireland. The role offers real, positive impact on young lives with the flexibility of agency work.

You will provide hands-on support, guidance, and supervision to children and adolescents, helping them develop life skills in a safe, structured environment. Flexible hours and supportive teams across locations are available.

Qualifications

• CORU registration as Social Care Worker.
• Experience in residential, social, or youth care settings preferred.
• Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Foster positive relationships with young people, encouraging growth, development, and independence.
• Assist in daily routines, including education support, recreational activities, and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Uphold CORU standards, policies, and best practices at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CORU registration

Job description

Job Title: Social Care Worker - Agency Roles

Location: Limerick, Clare, Galway, Dublin

Employment Type: Flexible (Full-time / Part-time / Agency)

About the Role

We're urgently seeking CORU-registered Social Care Workers to join agency teams across Tusla Residential Centres. This role offers the unique opportunity to make a real, positive impact on the lives of young people in care, while enjoying the flexibility of agency work.

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide hands-on support, guidance, and supervision to children and adolescents, helping them develop essential life skills, emotional resilience, and confidence in a safe, structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to children and young people in residential settings.
• Foster positive relationships with young people, encouraging growth, development, and independence.
• Assist in daily routines, including education support, recreational activities, and personal care.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Uphold CORU standards, policies, and best practices at all times.

Requirements

• Current CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Proven experience in residential, social, or youth care settings preferred.
• Empathy, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding standards.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible agency shifts that fit around your life.
• Opportunities for full-time consistency or part-time flexibility.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
• Work within supportive, professional teams across multiple locations.