Social Care Worker – Join a Growing, Purpose‑Driven Team!

Thedoortalent; Newtown Mount Kennedy; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Door Talent invites you to join a purpose-driven team supporting young adults with intellectual disabilities in a growing centre in Wicklow. The role focuses on structured activities and person-centered care, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and ongoing supervision.

We value motivated individuals who are eager to learn, communicate well in English, and contribute to a warm, inclusive culture. A permanent contract and regular hours are provided, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or related field.
• CORE registration is required.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Ideally based in Wicklow or nearby.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young adults through meaningful, structured daily activities.
• Working mostly in-house (80%), with education-focused mornings.
• Providing one-to-one or two-to-one support in shared rooms.
• Bringing fresh ideas, creativity and positive energy to the team.
• Learning from experienced professionals and receiving supervision.
• Contributing to a warm, supportive team culture.

Skills

Social Care

Communication

Teamwork

English Proficiency

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose — and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

Hours: 39h/week (Mon–Fri, 8:30–16:30)

Contract: Permanent

Start: ASAP

The Door Talent is supporting a centre created by families who wanted to build a meaningful, supportive space for young adults (18–23) with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. In just two years, the project has grown rapidly, supported by the HSE, with a strong ethos of learning, development, and person‑centred care. This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose — and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting young adults through meaningful, structured daily activities Working mostly in‑house (80%), with education‑focused mornings Providing one‑to‑one or two‑to‑one support — always in shared rooms, never alone Bringing fresh ideas, creativity, and positive energy to the team Learning from experienced professionals and receiving ongoing supervision Contributing to a warm, supportive, close‑knit team culture

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is: Motivated, open‑minded, and eager to learn

Passionate about Social Care and personal development

Proactive, positive, and comfortable bringing new ideas

Excited about growing professionally as project expands

A strong communicator with excellent English (written & spoken)

A team player who values collaboration and culture

Requirements:

• CORE registration
• Full driving licence
• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or a related field
• Ideally based in Wicklow or nearby

Why Join?

• Be part of a meaningful project with real purpose.
• Grow your career as new centres open
• Work in a supportive team with strong supervision
• Make a genuine impact on the lives of young adults
• Join an organisation that values creativity, passion, and fresh ideas