Social Care Workers & Team Leaders Wanted - Waterford & Tipperary
Are you passionate about empowering young lives? Ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and trauma-informed environment? We're hiring
Social Care Workers
and
Team Leaders
to join our growing teams across Ireland.
Two Career Paths, One Purpose
As a Social Care Worker, you will:
* Deliver compassionate, day-to-day residential care.
* Support young people with education, daily routines, and life skills.
* Contribute to Behaviour Support and Placement Plans.
* Create a homely environment while ensuring records and safeguarding practices are maintained.
* Collaborate with families, professionals, and agencies.
As a Team Leader, you will:
* Lead and mentor staff during shifts, ensuring smooth, high-quality care.
* Develop and oversee Placement and Crisis Management Plans.
* Model best practice in therapeutic residential care.
* Communicate effectively with parents, social workers, and external stakeholders.
What's On Offer
* Flexible rosters
promoting work–life balance.
* Competitive pay
with additional overnight allowances for leaders.
* Great benefits
: health insurance, life assurance, EAP, cycle-to-work scheme, referral bonuses, social events, and more.
* Career progression
: clear pathways into leadership and management, plus access to ongoing training and professional development.
What You'll Need
* A
minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care
(or equivalent supporting CORU registration). Level 8 degrees in related fields (Psychology, Youth Work, Counselling, etc.) are also considered.
* A
full, clean driving licence valid in Ireland
.
* Experience working with young people—particularly those with challenging behaviours.
* For
Team Leaders
, at least
2 years' post-qualification experience
is required.
Who Thrives Here?
* Social Care Workers
: Compassionate, resilient, and eager to make a difference.
* Team Leaders
: Inspiring role models who can guide, mentor, and support colleagues while driving positive outcomes for young people.