Social Care Worker Residential Service, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

Western Care Association; Connacht; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Western Care Association seeks a Social Care Worker for our residential service in Crossmolina, Mayo. You will support individuals to live meaningful lives in a safe, inclusive setting, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and rights.

Applicants should have CORU registration to practice, or a CORU-recognised qualification with ongoing registration. The role includes a 13-hour weekly roster plus sleep-ins, with competitive benefits and development

Qualifications

• Must have CORU registration to practice as a Social Care Worker.
• CORU-registered or CORU-recognised qualification needed and ongoing registration confirmed.
• Commitment to person-centred care and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live meaningful, independent lives in a safe, respectful environment.
• Work with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams to promote goals.
• Advocate for needs, rights and preferences and contribute to care plans.

Skills

Coru Registration

Person-centred care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

CORU-recognised qualification

Job description

Social Care Worker Residential Service, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

Location: On site / Co. Mayo, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | Fundraising
Salary: Competitive salary

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that’s delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Social Care Worker

Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

• Permanent 13 hours per week + sleep in’s (3 over 3 week roster)
• Reference Number: 2026-112E

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Workers to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals.This role also involves advocating for individuals’ needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.

Social Care Worker applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have Coru Registration to practice as a Social Care Worker

OR

• Hold a qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU (as listed on the CORU website: www.coru.ie ). Eligible qualifications must fall under one of the following categories:

o Approved Qualifications

o Schedule 3 Qualifications

o Sufficiently Relevant Qualifications

AND

• Provide confirmation of an ongoing application for registration with CORU.

Salary Scales

Social Care Worker Pay Scale (Scale Range €37,109 to €55,839 per annum – hourly rate from €18.24 to €27.44)

- this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.

Candidate Requirements

• Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
• Experience working in a person and family-centered manner.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
• Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses.
• Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives.
• Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.
• Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings.
• Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services).
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations essential.
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.

Other Duties Involved (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation’s Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association’s practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service

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