Social Care Worker - Stilorgan

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland seeks a Social Care Worker to support autistic adults in a residential service in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. This permanent, full-time role includes a 39-hour week.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, life skills, and community participation, with a roster including evenings, weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care or equivalent.
• Eligibility for CORU registration or in progress.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Understanding of autism and person-centred approaches.
• Full driving licence.
• Willingness to work a flexible rota including evenings, weekends, and nights.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to autistic adults in a residential setting.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop life skills and independence.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and community participation.
• Promote independence, self-determination and decision-making.
• Develop practical, social, and life skills with residents.
• Support access to education, employment, and recreation.
• Contribute to PCPs and care plans and maintain records.
• Collaborate with families, advocates, and professionals.
• Uphold safeguarding, health, wellbeing, and risk management.
• Ensure supports comply with legislation and best practices.

Skills

QQI Level 7 Degree

CORU registration eligibility

6 months experience

Autism understanding

Full driving licence

Flexible rota

Work eligibility in Ireland

Education

QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care

Job description

Social Care Worker - Residential Service, Stillorgan

Location: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 39 hours per week

Salary: €38,918 - €45,421

About the Organisation

Our client is a respected Irish disability service provider delivering specialist supports to autistic adults through residential, respite, day, and community-based services. Their mission is centred on promoting independence, inclusion, dignity, and choice, enabling individuals to live meaningful lives within their communities.

They are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Social Care Worker to join their Residential Service in South Dublin.

The Role

The Social Care Worker will provide high-quality, person-centred support to autistic adults living in a residential setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary support team, the successful candidate will help individuals develop life skills, maximise independence, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals.

This role requires flexibility to work a roster that includes evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports in accordance with individual support plans and assessed needs.
• Support residents with daily living activities, personal care, household tasks, and social participation.
• Promote independence, self-determination, and active decision-making.
• Assist individuals in developing practical, social, and life skills.
• Support residents to access community activities, education, employment, and recreational opportunities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of person-centred plans (PCPs) and care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, advocates, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and positive risk-taking practices.
• Ensure all supports are delivered in line with current legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.

Essential Requirements

• QQI Level 7 Degree in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Practice, or an equivalent qualification recognised in Ireland.
• Eligibility for CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (or proof of registration/application in progress).
• Minimum of 6 months’ recent experience supporting individuals with complex needs in a Social Care setting.
• Understanding of autism and person-centred approaches to support.
• Full manual driving licence.
• Availability to work a flexible rota including evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts.
• Full permission to work in Ireland.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to disability and social care services.
• Experience implementing and reviewing support plans and person-centred plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.