Social Care Worker Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland

Embrace; Ireland; Remote; EUR 33,852 - 37,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale (€33,852 – €37,128)

New joiner bonus (€250)

Performance incentive scheme (up to €1,000)

Refer-a-Friend program (€150)

Employment Assistance Programme

Fortnightly pay

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Career Progression Plan

Roster for work/life balance

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Navan is recruiting Social Care Workers to support people with intellectual disabilities and autism. The ideal candidate should hold or be pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position involves shifts and opportunities for career progression. Embrace offers a supportive work environment aimed at personal and professional growth, with competitive compensation and various perks including a performance incentive scheme.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CORU or eligible for registration.
• Registered in the relevant Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by NMBI.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support people in the community within their homes.
• Encourage residents to develop new skills.
• Work in children's residential houses in Navan.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of legislation and standards

Driving license

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies

Nursing Degree

Job description

About Embrace

Embrace is an Irish, family‑owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries.

Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths‑based and person‑centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

What we offer successful candidates

• Competitive pay scale of €33,852 – €37,128, depending on qualification / experience
• New joiner bonus of €250 for full‑time employees
• Up to €1,000 (tax‑free) performance incentive scheme annually
• Refer‑a‑Friend Program – €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Fortnightly pay
• Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
• Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician
• Career Progression Plan and guidance
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• PRSA Scheme

The ideal candidate will

• Hold or be pursuing a Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (must be registered with or eligible for registration with CORU)
• Hold a Nursing Degree (must be registered in the relevant Division of the Live Register of Nurses maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI))
• Demonstrate knowledge of the legislation, regulations and standards applicable to the provision of accommodation‑based services to vulnerable people
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a full driving licence

Job type

Full‑time

Working pattern

• 12‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work location

In person (Navan)

Job overview

Embrace is recruiting Social Care Workers for our children's residential houses in Navan. We are seeking applicants who have a passion for supporting people in the community and helping them to develop within their homes. The successful candidate will be joining a strong team and will be overseen by a supportive management team. Our ambition is to offer a strengths‑based service that focuses on residents’ core interests and encourages their development of new skills. We provide a home for people, with comfort, on‑site amenities and local community engagement opportunities.

Application question(s)

• What passport do you currently hold?