Social Care Worker - Respite

Reach Ability; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Premium shifts pay

Garda Vetting

Induction training

Education assistance

Annual leave 24 days

Life Assurance

Health insurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Reach Ability in Ireland is recruiting a Full-time Social Care Worker to join a 24-hour residential respite service. You will support adults with disabilities in a person-centred setting, contributing to planned programs and continuity of care.

The role requires CORU registration or eligibility, a relevant Degree (Level 7), a driving licence, and at least 1 year of experience with adults with intellectual disability. Hybrid/onsite rostering details apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Social Care or ASC (Level 7) or equivalent
• CORU registration or eligibility to register (evidence required)
• 1 year experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement person-centered plans promoting self-development, independence and adherence to policies
• Cover Team Leader duties in their absence
• Coordinate and ensure service user support needs are met daily

Skills

Experience with ID adults

Driving Licence

Work eligibility Ireland

CORU registration/eligibility

Education

Degree in Social Care / ASC (Level 7)

Job description

Join Our Growing Respite Service

We are delighted to announce the expansion of our Respite Service, and as a result we are currently recruiting Full-time Social Care Worker to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing service that supports adults with disabilities to access quality respite care in a safe, person-centred environment. As we continue to develop and expand, we are looking for compassionate, motivated, and committed individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

This role operates on a 24-hour residential roster, which includes a combination of day and waking night shifts as part of a planned and predictable schedule.

Waking night shifts form an important part of continuity of care within the service and are supported by clear protocols and on-call management support.

The successful candidate will support the Team Leader and Residential Team Leader in the following:

• To develop and implement a person-centered plan through the implementation of personal outcomes for each client promoting self-development, individuality and independence whilst ensuring that all policy and guidelines are adhered to


• Undertake the role and responsibilities or delegated responsibilities of the Team Leader in their absence.


• Coordinate and ensure the support needs of the service users are met in their daily lives

Essential Requirements

• Relevant recognised Degree in Social Care /Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent qualifications


• CORU:


• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence will be required) or


• Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence will be required) or


• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence will be required)


• 1 year of experience working with adults with an Intellectual Disability


• Full Clean Driving License


• Be currently eligible to work in Ireland

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Social Care Worker HSE Consolidated Payscales (Sept. 2008). €20.10 - €26.90 per hour, depending on experience.

Recruitment Process

Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in this job advertisement.

The closing date for this competition is Sunday. October 25th 2026 at 5.00pm, however depending on the volume of applicants we may close applications earlier than that.

Reach Ability is an equal opportunities employer.

Why work for us?

• Reach Ability offer a range of benefits to staff including the following:


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Excellent rate of pay with premium rates for applicable shifts


• Free Garda Vetting


• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development


• Education Assistance


• 24 days annual leave (pro-rata)


• Paid sick leave


• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)


• Opportunities for career progression


• Employee discounts in our sister company


• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service


• Group Health Insurance Scheme


• Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme