Social Care Worker

Bluebird Care Ireland; Tralee; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted care provider in Tralee is seeking compassionate Social Care Workers for full-time and part-time opportunities. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and supporting clients with high dependency needs. Candidates should have a relevant degree, be registered or eligible for registration with CORU, and possess strong English communication skills. Flexible working hours are required to meet the needs of clients.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with CORU.
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.
• Knowledge of New Directions Services and Supports for adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and meal preparation.
• Support clients with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
• Supervise medication and assist with light housework.
• Offer emotional and social support.
• Collaborate with care team and monitor client progress.
• Report and record any incidents.
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Team collaboration

Initiative

Flexibility

Fluent English

Education

Degree level 7/8 in Social Care, Social Studies, or related discipline

Job description

Social Care Worker - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

About Us

Bluebird Care is a trusted care provider delivering high-quality, person‑centred support. We are currently recruiting compassionate Social Care Workers to join our dedicated team in Kerry & West Cork.

Locations

• Tralee
• Killarney
• Kenmare
• Listowel
• Skibbereen
• Clonakilty
• Bantry
• Macroom

Salary

• €14.50 per hour (Monday‑Saturday)
• €15.50 per hour (Sundays)

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, toileting, moving and transferring
• Support clients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and high dependency needs
• Supervise medication and assist with light housework/basic shopping
• Offer emotional and social support
• Collaborate with the care team and monitor client progress
• Report and record any incidents
• Adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Requirements

• Degree level 7/8 in Social Care, Social Studies, or related discipline
• Registered or eligible for registration with CORU
• Full clean driving licence and access to own transport
• Knowledge of New Directions Services and Supports for adults with disabilities is advantageous
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Fluent English, written and spoken
• Flexible and willing to adapt to changing circumstances and shift patterns
• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland

If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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