Social Care Worker Carlingford.

MCMA; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TaxSaver Commuter Scheme

Flexible scheduling

Dedicated professional guidance

Job summary

MCMA in Ireland invites a dedicated Social Care Worker to empower service users to lead dignified, independent lives within diverse community settings.

You will work in person-centred care, develop care plans, liaise with families and healthcare professionals, and document care in line with regulatory standards.

A Level 7+ NFQ Social Care degree and CORU eligibility are required; valid work authorization in Ireland and driving licence desirable.

Qualifications

• A Level 7+ NFQ degree in Social Care is required.
• Active CORU registration or eligibility progress is required.
• Valid legal permission to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Champion person-centred support for service users.
• Develop, implement, and review Care and Placement Plans.
• Support holistic wellbeing across emotional, physical, educational, and social aspects.
• Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports per policy.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence (desirable).

Skills

CORU registration progress

Education

NFQ Level 7+ Degree in Social Care

Job description

Are you a dedicated Social Care Worker seeking a rewarding opportunity in Carlingford? At MCMA, we empower social care professionals to make a meaningful difference across diverse community settings while maintaining control over their professional journey.

Essential Requirements:

• A Level 7+ Degree in Social Care on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
• Active registration or confirmed eligibility/progress with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
• Valid legal permission to work in Ireland.

What We Offer:

• Career Variety & Choice: Gain broad experience across multiple client groups or tailor your assignments to your specialised areas of interest.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling that works in harmony with your personal commitments.
• Competitive Pay: Transparent and attractive hourly rates recognising your expertise.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access to an employee health insurance scheme and the TaxSaver Commuter Scheme for public transport savings.
• Dedicated Support: Ongoing individualised guidance and professional consultation from our experienced team.

About The Role

In this vital role, you will champion person-centred support, empowering service users to lead fulfilling, dignified, and independent lives. You will bring empathy, professional initiative, and strong collaboration to multidisciplinary environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for the dignity, rights, and choices of each individual within the service.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, and reviewing comprehensive Care and Placement Plans.
• Support the holistic wellbeing—emotional, physical, educational, and social—of service users.
• Liaise effectively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports in line with regulatory policies and best practice standards.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence (desirable).

Required Criteria

• Hold a Level 7+ Degree in Social Care on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
• Active registration or confirmed eligibility/progress with CORU as a Social Care Worker
• Valid legal permission to work in Ireland

Desired Criteria

• Current full clean driver’s licence

About The Company

We’re MCMA, and for over three decades, we’ve taken immense pride in delivering unparalleled staffing solutions to Ireland’s social care and healthcare sectors. As an Irish-owned organisation founded on a legacy of high-quality residential care, our commitment to excellence now extends into placing vetted, highly qualified professionals in residential services, hospitals, and nursing homes across the country.

We currently support more than 70 residential care units nationwide, partnering with valued clients including TUSLA, HSE mental health services, Fresh Start, Daffodil, Solis MMC, and Camphill Communities.

Our rigorous, in-depth interview and Garda vetting processes—spanning four to six weeks—ensure we match right-fit professionals with each client’s needs. This dedication has led to exceptional staff-to-client compatibility and an impressively high migration rate of our candidates into full-time roles.

We operate 24/7 administration, maintain high client consistency, and draw from our more than 30 years of industry experience to continuously exceed national standards and follow best practice in care delivery.

Above all, our promise is simple: to deliver staffing solutions that are professional, compassionate, and tailored to support the evolving needs of Ireland’s care providers—because every person deserves the highest standard of care, delivered by people you can trust.

Company Culture

At MCMA, our culture is deeply rooted in a commitment to excellence, empathy, and equality — values that guide us every day.

We bring more than 30 years of experience to the table, but what truly defines us is how personally we care about our people—and theirs. Every team member is thoroughly interviewed, Garda vetted, and hand-matched to take care of vulnerable individuals in places like residential units, hospitals, and community-based settings. This attention to detail helps us maintain exceptional staff compatibility and trust.

Equality and fairness are foundational to how we operate. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment—regardless of gender, age, ability, race, or background. Our recruitment and workplace policies ensure every individual is treated with dignity and given equal access to roles and development opportunities.

We pride ourselves on being client-focused and flexible. By adapting to care providers’ needs—whether it’s scheduling, specialised staff, or ongoing support—we foster collaborative partnerships grounded in reliability and trust.

Professionalism and accessibility are central to our ethos. We operate with a 24-hour administrative backbone, maintaining clear communication channels and ensuring our clients always have the support they need when they need it.

At our heart lies a fundamental belief: that excellent care begins with excellent people. We strive to enrich our healthcare community by providing skilled, dedicated professionals—and by doing so, we ensure safer, more compassionate environments for those who need it most.

Company Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vacation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Flexible schedule
• Referral bonus

Salary

Not disclosed