Special Care Worker in a Special Care Residential Setting in Limerick

MCMA; Limerick; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates aligned with HSE pay

Flexible shift options

Induction and CPD including TCI and SC

Job summary

MCMA Healthcare is seeking a Special Care Worker for Coovagh House, Limerick. Provide positive guidance and trauma-informed care to young people in a secure residential setting within Tusla services.

Role requires NFQ Level 7 or higher in Social Care or related field, emotional resilience, de-escalation skills, and Ireland work eligibility. Competitive rates, flexible shifts and ongoing CPD (TCI and Special Care) offered.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7 qualification or higher in Social Care or related field.
• Demonstrated emotional resilience and de-escalation skills.
• Commitment to at least two shifts per week (three preferred).
• Valid authorisation to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for young people's rights and personal agency.
• Co-create and implement Care and Placement Plans.
• Promote holistic well-being across physical, emotional, social and educational areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, social workers and families.
• Uphold regulations, safety standards and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate case documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Engage in reflective practice and supervision.

Skills

Emotional resilience

De-escalation skills

Trauma-informed care

Relationship-based care

Young-person-centred ethos

Education

NFQ Level 7 degree in Social Care

BA (Hons) Youth & Community Development

BA (Hons) Psychology

Disability Studies (Level 7)

Job description

Special Care Worker in a Special Care Residential Setting in Limerick

Join MCMA Healthcare, a leading provider of dedicated social care professionals across Ireland. Specialising in supporting young people within Tusla Mainstream Services, Special Care, and Disability Residential Care, we create nurturing, trauma-informed environments where both our residents and team members flourish. We invest deeply in your career progression, providing rewarding opportunities to deliver high-impact care across Ireland.

We are seeking resilient, compassionate, and dedicated Special Care Workers to join our team at Coovagh House, Limerick. In this vital role, you will provide positive guidance, therapeutic structure, and unconditional care to young people navigating complex challenges within a secure residential setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate championing each young person's rights, individuality, and personal agency.

• Co-create and implement tailored Care and Placement Plans aligned with individual developmental goals.

• Promote holistic well-being across physical, emotional, social, and educational dimensions.

• Collaborate proactively with multidisciplinary teams, social workers, and families to ensure seamless therapeutic intervention.

• Uphold statutory regulations, safety standards, and organisational policies with dignity and professional integrity.

• Deliver accurate, timely case documentation to maintain clear records and regulatory compliance.

• Engage in ongoing reflective practice and supervision to support personal and professional development.

About the role

This impactful role is suited to empathetic practitioners dedicated to relationship-based, trauma-informed care.

Requirements & Profile:

• NFQ Level 7 degree or higher in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Youth & Community Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, or related social science discipline.

• Demonstrated emotional resilience, de-escalation skills, and a young-person-centred ethos.

• Ability to commit to at least two shifts per week (three preferred) across varied day and night rosters.

• Valid authorisation to work in Ireland.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates benchmarked to HSE consolidated pay scales, honouring your experience.

• Flexible shift options, including rostered lines and individual day or night schedules.

• Comprehensive paid induction and continuous certified CPD, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Special Care Models of Care.

About the company

We are MCMA, an Irish-owned provider of highly trained social care and healthcare professionals. With over 30 years of expertise, we staff more than 70 residential, hospital, and nursing-home units nationwide, offering in-depth interviews, vetted staff, and a commitment to exceeding national care standards.

Required Criteria

• A Level 7 qualification in Social Care or Youth and Community work qualification BA (Hons) Youth and Community Development BA (Hons) Psychology Addiction Studies (Level 7) BA (Hons) Counselling and Addiction Studies Disability Diploma (Primary Care) Degree in Social Science (minimum Level 7)