Social Care Worker

Lotus Care; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial hour premiums

Yearly rate reviews

Mentoring and support

Internal progression opportunities

CPD support

Refer a friend scheme

Employee of the month scheme

One consistent work location

Company events

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Lotus Care in Tullamore is seeking a Social Care Worker/Assistant to support children and adults with intellectual disabilities in a home‑like setting. You will help with daily living skills, promote independence, and deliver person‑centred care plans in a team that values stability and ongoing development.

The role includes medication recording, documenting reports, and working day and waking night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social/Health Care Studies or relevant discipline (SCA)
• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social/Health Care Studies or relevant discipline
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living skills and personal development
• Promote independence and decision-making
• Deliver person-centred care plans
• Administer and record prescribed medication
• Take on Key Worker responsibilities, helping service owners reach goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Work closely with the MDT to support service owners' goals
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.

Education

Level 5 Social/Health Care Studies

Level 7 Social/Health Care Studies

Job description

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children?

Are you looking to make a real difference every day? If so, this could be the role for you.

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

This role is also suitable for Social Care Assistants.

Location: Tullamore

Contract Type: Full-Time - 42 Hours / Weekly Average

Salary: €35,000 - €50,000 DOE

Why Join Lotus Care?

• Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
• Yearly rate reviews
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Internal Progression Opportunities
• CPD support
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• One consistent work location
• Company events
• Free onsite parking

The Role

• Support with daily living skills and personal development
• Promote independence and decision-making
• Deliver person-centred care plans
• Administer and record prescribed medication
• Take on Key Worker responsibilities, helping service owners reach goals
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Work closely with the MDT to support service owners' goals
• Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
• Day and waking night shifts required.

What You Need

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social / Health Care Studies or relevant discipline (SCA)
• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social / Health Care Studies or relevant discipline
• CORU Registered (SCW)
• Full Irish driving licence (to drive company vehicle when required)
• Flexibility for both Day/Night Shifts
• Experience in social care or healthcare desirable but not essential
• Good knowledge of relevant standards and regulations
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

If you're looking for stability, strong support, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in social care - we would love to hear from you.

Commutable locations:

10-15 min: Killeigh

15-20 min: Clara, Kilbeggan, Daingean, Geashill, Ballycumber, Ballinagar

20-25 min: Tyrrellspass

25-30 min: Mullingar, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Moate, Ferbane, Edenderry, Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Clonaslee

30-35 min: Edenderry

35-40 min: Athlone, Birr, Newbridge, Kildare, Carlow, Borris-in-Ossory, Kinnegad

This role is suited to candidates looking for Social Care Worker Jobs (SCW), Social Care Assistants Jobs (SCA), Social Worker Jobs (SW), Health Care Assistants Jobs(HCA), Health Care Worker Jobs (HCW), Carer Jobs, Residential Worker Jobs, Support Worker Jobs, Senior Support Worker Jobs.