Social Care Worker - South Wicklow

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting qualified and experienced Relief Social Care Workers to support residential disability services in South Wicklow areas.

We are currently building a strong bank of agency staff to support services for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs within residential settings.

These services focus on promoting independence, choice, inclusion, and community participation through person-centred supports.

Individuals are supported to engage in a wide range of activities within their local communities, including swimming, drama, concerts, social outings, and life skills development.

This is a flexible agency opportunity ideal for Social Care professionals seeking relief shifts across day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and evening rosters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in all aspects of daily living and personal development
• Promote independence, inclusion, and community engagement
• Assist with personal care, health, and wellbeing supports where required
• Support individuals with behaviours that challenge and complex support needs
• Facilitate life skills development including cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and confidence building
• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with HIQA standards
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and service providers
• Promote and protect the rights, dignity, privacy, and choices of all individuals supported
• Adhere to organisational policies, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory requirements

Essential Requirements

• QQI Level 7 Degree (or higher) in Social Care and Applied Social Studies.
  
  
• CORU Registration (eligibility for registration, or proof of application is essential)
• Strong understanding of HIQA regulations and person-centred care practices
• Excellent communication, organisational, and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or complex needs
• Understanding of therapeutic interventions and positive behavioural supports
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across a 7-day roster including sleepovers and weekends
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles is essential
• Eligibility to work in Ireland (no sponsorship available)

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge
• Experience in alternative communication methods
• Experience working within residential disability services
• One year post-qualification experience within social care settings

If you are passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and making a meaningful difference within residential services, we would love to hear from you.

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