Social Care Worker - Offaly

At AA Euro Healthcare, we are recruiting qualified and experienced Relief Social Care Workers to supply agency staff to therapeutic residential services supporting children and young people on the Offaly/Laois and Kildare counties.

These services operate within a trauma-informed, attachment-based care model, delivering high-quality support in partnership with external agencies.

The successful candidate will work in a structured residential environment, supporting young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, while promoting stability, development, and independence.

This is a flexible agency opportunity, ideal for professionals seeking relief shifts within established services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support within residential childcare settings
• Implement individual care plans and therapeutic interventions
• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
• Support young people with daily routines, education, and personal development
• Work with individuals who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs
• Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with service users
• Maintain accurate records in line with HIQA and safeguarding standards
• Participate in team meetings and multidisciplinary planning
• Support community engagement, social inclusion, and life skills development
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks

Essential Criteria

• QQI Level 7 degree (or higher) in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, or a related discipline
• Experience working with children and/or young people, ideally in residential or social care settings
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-based approaches
• Experience supporting individuals with emotional and behavioural needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 roster, including evenings and weekends
• Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Eligible to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available)

If you are a motivated Social Care professional seeking flexible agency work in Offaly within high-quality residential childcare services, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.