Social Care Worker for residential care work in Ashbourne.

MCMA; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

TaxSaver Commuter Scheme

Job summary

MCMA is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker for residential care in Ashbourne, Ireland. The role requires an NFQ Level 7+ degree in Social Care and CORU registration or progress toward eligibility, with work eligibility in Ireland.

We offer career variety, flexible scheduling, competitive hourly pay, health insurance, and commuter benefits. You will advocate for service users, develop care plans, and support overall wellbeing while collaborating with families and professionals in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication with service users, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong teamwork and professional collaboration within care settings.

Responsibilities

• Champion person-centred support for service users.
• Develop and review Care and Placement Plans.
• Support holistic wellbeing of service users (emotional, physical, educational, social).
• Liaise with families and external healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and reports.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NFQ Level 7+ Degree in Social Care

Job description

Social Care Worker for residential care work in Ashbourne.

Are you a dedicated Social Care Worker seeking a rewarding opportunity in Ashbourne? 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).

About the company

We are MCMA, an Irish-owned provider of highly trained social care and healthcare professionals. With over 30 years of expertise, we staff more than 70 residential, hospital, and nursing-home units nationwide, offering in-depth interviews, vetted staff, and a commitment to exceeding national care standards.

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

Skills you'll need