Social Care Worker - Mainstream Services

TerraGlen Residential Childcare Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Reflective supervision

Career progression

Employee well-being

Job summary

Terra Glen Residential Care Services is seeking a Social Care Worker for mainstream residential services in Ireland. The role is permanent part-time (24 hours/week) in Walderstown, Co. Westmeath, with Garda Vetting required.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence, and collaborate within a trauma-informed team under the Centre Management. Qualifications include Level 7 in Applied Social Care (or equivalent), CORU-recognised qualification, and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Care or equivalent.
• A Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work will be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of social care principles and practice.
• Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification.
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Flexibility for varied shifts, including sleepovers.
• 2 years' experience in similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to young people.
• Promote independence, education, and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-driven team.
• Deliver high-quality care and assistance per individual care plans and Centre Management instructions.
• Ensure alignment with National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, equality and diversity).
• Advise the Social Care Manager of changes in the young people's needs.
• Support young people in accessing information in an appropriate format to enable informed choices.
• Support safety awareness for young people and staff.
• Liaise with the Social Care Manager and staff on centre-related issues.

Skills

Social care knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 - Applied Social Care

Level 7 in Nursing / Psychology / Teaching / Social Work

CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification

Job description

Social Care Worker - Mainstream Services

Social Care

Social Care Worker

Walderstown, Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Overview

Application

Social Care Worker - Mainstream Services

Date posted: November 09, 2026

Permanent

Full-time

About TerraGlen

Terra Glen is devoted to working in partnership with Service Users, their families, representatives and others to deliver a specialist, person-centred and outcome-focused service for individuals with disabilities.

At TerraGlen, we believe that every person deserves a safe, supportive environment where their individuality is recognised, and their potential is encouraged.

Our teams are compassionate, committed, and grounded in our core values of respect, integrity, and person-centred care.

Here, your work matters - and so do you.

Why Join Us?

As a Social Care Worker with TerraGlen, you'll have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on someone's life.

You'll be part of a supportive team where your voice is valued, your well-being matters, and your professional growth is actively encouraged.

Social Care Worker - Mainstream Services

Permanent, part-time 24 hours per week

Residential Care Services

Job Purpose

The Social Care Worker is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, including direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to young people.
• Promote independence, education, and emotional well-being.
• Work collaboratively within a trauma-informed, values-driven team.
• Deliver high-quality care and assistance to residents as per their Individual care plans and instructions by the Centre Management.
• To ensure that the main principles of the National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential and equality and diversity) are reflected within the service provided.
• To advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in the young people's needs
• To support young people in accessing information in an appropriate format, allowing them to make informed choices.
• To support young people and staff to be aware of all aspects of safety.
• To liaise with the Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader and staff on issues relating to the centre.

What You'll Need

Qualifications and experience requirements

• A minimum Level 7, preferably in Applied Social Care OR,
• A minimum Level 7 in Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Sciences or Youth and Community Work are qualifications that will also be considered.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social care.
• Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification
• Full, clean manual driving licence.
• Flexibility for varied shifts, including sleepovers.
• 2 years' experience in similar settings.

Vetting Requirement

• Successful candidates will be subject to Garda Vetting through Tusla and the National Vetting Bureau

What We Offer

• A positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• Ongoing training and development aligned with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
• Reflective supervision and professional guidance.
• Opportunities to advance your career within TerraGlen.
• Employee well-being supports and access to structured learning.

Safeguarding Statement

TerraGlen Residential Care Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures in line with national standards.

TerraGlen is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fairness, dignity, and inclusion for all.