Job description
Social Care Worker
Location: Curracloe, Co. Wexford
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: €38,000 - €48,000 per annum (inclusive of Sleepover Allowance) + premium payments for weekends and bank holidays
About the Role:
An established private provider of residential social care in Ireland is seeking compassionate and dedicated Social Care Workers to join their team in Curracloe, Co. Wexford. This role involves providing therapeutic care programs to children and young people with diverse needs in a residential setting.
Key Requirements:
1. Minimum Level 7 Degree in one of the following:
Social Care / Social Studies
Psychology (Level 8)
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling
Youth & Community Work
Social Work
Social Sciences
Teaching
Family Support
Disability Studies
Applied Behavioural Analysis
Nursing Studies
Applied Policing or equivalent
Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
OR CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (if no relevant qualification)
2. Minimum 1 year experience working with children and young people
3. Full driver's license highly desirable
4. Only candidates fully eligible to work in Ireland (EU/EEA nationals) will be considered (no visa sponsorship)
Salary & Benefits:
5. Competitive salary ranging from €38,000 to €48,000 per annum, including Sleepover Allowance
6. Premium payments for Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays
7. Benefits include Personal Accident Cover, Death in Service, Income Protection, PRSA Scheme, Maternity Payment, Counselling, Training, and more (subject to terms and conditions)
8. Supportive work environment with access to individual supervision, debriefing, and career development opportunities