Social Care Worker – Wicklow-JN -092026-2701

Cpl Healthcare

Leinster

On-site

EUR 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Education Support Scheme

Company pension contribution

Sick pay and healthcare plan access

Paid maternity and paternity leave

22 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid breaks

Birthday leave

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare in Wicklow is seeking a Social Care Worker to provide person-centred support within Residential Services, promoting independence and wellbeing as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will help individuals achieve personal goals and participate in their communities while maintaining high standards of care.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training for professional growth, with a focus on autistic individuals and those with complex support

Qualifications

Must have QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care or equivalent.
CORU registration or active CORU registration in progress.
Valid working rights for Ireland.
Minimum six months’ experience with complex needs in social care.

Responsibilities

Provide person-centred support to promote independence and wellbeing.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve personal goals.
Develop life skills and encourage community participation.
Deliver high standards of care and ongoing learning opportunities.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Autistic needs awareness

Person-centred plans

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care or equivalent

CORU registration or active CORU application

Right to work in Ireland

Job description

Social Care Worker – Residential Services

Locations: Wicklow

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: From €38,918 per annum

About the Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, inclusion and wellbeing. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help individuals achieve personal goals, develop life skills and actively participate in their communities while ensuring high standards of care and support.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction programme along with ongoing training and development opportunities to support their professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to support autistic individuals and people with complex support needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

Essential Qualifications

QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Applied Social Care, Social Care Studies or equivalent.
Alternatively, a relevant Schedule 3 qualification recognised by CORU
CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or evidence of an active application in progress.
Minimum six months’ recent experience supporting individuals with complex needs in a social care setting.
Valid working rights for Ireland

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector.
Understanding of the needs, rights and aspirations of autistic individuals.
Experience implementing and developing person-centred plans and care plans.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A person-centred approach that places the individual at the heart of all support activities.
Full clean manual driving licence with the ability to drive service vehicles.

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