Social Care Assistant Residential Service, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Location: Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job Brief
We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and help achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
Candidate Requirements
Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
Experience working in a person- and family-centred manner.
Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and the motivation to deliver high‑quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in service responses.
Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives.
Self‑motivated with effective time‑management skills.
Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings.
Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services).
Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations (preferred).
Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
Good knowledge of IT systems and applications (preferred).
Qualification Details
Formal qualifications are not essential for this position. Applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable.
Other Duties Involved
Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines.
Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.
Other Requirements
Full driver's licence is essential.
All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and reference checks.
Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland.
Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide overseas police clearance.
Salary Scales
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum – hourly rate from €15.99 to €22.19)
- this is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week
Employment Benefits
Competitive salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
Premium payments, including anti‑social hours payments on residential rosters
Pension and life insurance scheme
Generous annual leave often exceeding statutory entitlement
Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
Flexible working arrangements where feasible
Comprehensive induction process
Employee assistance programme (EAP) which includes counselling support
Bike‑to‑work scheme
Sick pay scheme
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service.
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