Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker

Longford; Leinster; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish care provider seeks Social Care Workers to support children and adults with disabilities. Candidates must have a Level 7 qualification and a driving license. Key responsibilities include managing daily care routines and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Benefits include competitive salary increments, annual leave, and ongoing training. This is a permanent role with full and part-time options available in the Co Longford area.

Benefits

Competitive salary with increments

Income protection

4 working weeks annual leave

Comprehensive induction process

Ongoing extensive training programme

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline.
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Eligibility and availability to work with us.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the service and ensure person-centred approach.
• Engage with families, clinicians, and build links in the community.
• Support personal care and general needs of the people we support.

Skills

Manual driving license

Experience in social services

Education

Level 7 qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker

Location: Longford – Permanent employee, Full or part‑time

Salary: 39,070 - 45,550 € per year

About the Role

We are expanding to provide additional services and currently have opportunities within our Orchard Community Care division at our homes in the Co Longford area for full‑time and part‑time Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers. We would love to welcome you to our team to provide residential and day services to children and adults with medium to profound disability, including those with life‑limiting conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are supported by psychologists, behavioural therapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists.

Working on a rolling roster, shift basis, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements – Social Care Worker

• Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Have full eligibility and availability to work with us.

Essential Requirements – Residential Care Worker

• Qualified at Level 7 or above in a relevant health‑related discipline, e.g.:
  • Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering
  • Level 7 Psychology
  • Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
  • Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
  • Level 7 in Family Support
  • Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
  • Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
  • Level 7 in Disability Studies
  • Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
  • Level 7 in Early Years Care where the centre caters for children under 12 years
  • Level 7 in Social Pedagogy
  • Level 7 in Sports Science
  • Level 7 in Physiotherapy
  • Level 7 in Occupational Therapy
  • Level 7 in Paramedic Studies
• Full manual driving licence with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Full eligibility and availability to work with us.

Desirable

• At least one year of recent experience in the social services sector.

Main Responsibilities

• Be accountable for supporting the day‑to‑day running of the service and responsible for the execution and delivery of a person‑centred approach.
• Ensure that the people we support’s personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards.
• Be committed to pro‑actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices.
• Ensure that all files are ready for an HIQA inspection at any time.
• Engage with families, clinicians and build links in the community.
• Implement positive support programmes.
• Promote independence and community integration.
• Keep up to date with current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services.
• Motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice.
• Take ownership and lead key work in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities.
• Support the care of the people we support such as personal care and provide a general overview of their everyday needs.
• Educate yourself about each person we support, listening to them and utilising reflective practice to enhance and develop your own skills.
• Follow, assess, and participate in the continual development of strategies and tactics for meeting the ongoing requirements of those being supported.
• Work as part of a team and support other staff members in managing their workload.
• Maintain and uphold confidentiality in line with GDPR.
• Undertake required health and safety checks and risk assessments and record and report effectively.
• In consultation with medication policy, manage and administer medication.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, families and other relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out health and safety observations and reports.
• Contribute to person‑centred planning meetings and follow up on actions and outcomes.
• Be flexible and willing to work shifts to meet the needs of the service.
• Undertake any other work which may arise within the scope of the role to meet service requirements.

Benefits to working with Company

• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and bank holidays
• Income protection
• 4 working weeks annual leave
• Comprehensive induction process and ongoing extensive training programme
• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Continuous professional development support
• Higher education bursary
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• Refer a friend initiative
• Orchard Values Award
• Working in a well‑resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee assistance programme for staff and their families

About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish‑owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

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