Social Care Assistant - Residential Services (Co. Kildare) Salary: €30,272 - €37,483 per annum + premiums Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Eligibility: Must be authorised to work in Ireland Orange Recruitment is urgently seeking Social Care Assistants for a well-established Residential Service in Co.
Kildare.
This role involves supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, independent lives in line with HIQA standards and the New Directions model.
Role Overview Support and promote the rights, dignity, and choices of each person Encourage independence, decision-making, and personal development Assist with daily living skills, personal care, and health-related needs Work in a person-centred way to deliver individual care plans Contribute to ongoing service development and quality care Requirements QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Social Care, Healthcare, or Nursing 1 year's experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities Full clean driver's licence + own transport Strong communication skills and fluent English IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint) Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions Benefits Premium pay (Saturdays, Sundays, unsocial hours) 22 days annual leave Paid travel expenses Death-in-service cover Cycle to Work Scheme & free parking Career progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme Paid training + additional learning opportunities Refer-a-friend bonus Why Apply Through Orange Recruitment?
Specialist support from experienced social care recruiters Fast response times and consistent communication Full onboarding and interview preparation provided Skills: Flexible social care worker Qualified social care worker Enthusiastic social care worker person centred social care worker coru registered social care worker passionate social care worker team orientated social care worker