Social Care Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is a major care provider in Ireland, delivering residential, supported living, day service, and community outreach support to children and adults with complex needs. This position is based in Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland, and offers a frontline salary in line with company pay scales.

What the role is about

The Social Care Worker will deliver person-centred support that helps people build independence, progress toward personal goals, and live active, meaningful lives in their communities. The role also involves maintaining supportive, respectful relationships with the individuals served, their families, colleagues, and external professionals, while continuing to develop professionally through training and career growth opportunities.

Key duties

• Help individuals plan, organise, and manage everyday routines and activities.
• Encourage and support participation in local community life to strengthen inclusion, independence, and social connection.
• Assist with education, training, practical skill-building, and progress toward personal ambitions.
• Support independent living tasks such as preparing meals, housekeeping, laundry, attending appointments, and staying connected with family and friends.
• Work in line with company rules, procedures, service standards, regulations, and relevant codes of practice.
• Adapt to a 24/7 service model and work flexibly across a seven-day rota with shifts as required to maintain consistent care.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Cover for specified illnesses
• Structured induction programme
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong scope for career advancement
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Education support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shift-based working across a seven-day roster
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Referral and retention bonus for friends
• Nationwide retail discounts

Requirements

• A Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, or a closely related field is required.
• Registration with the appropriate professional body, including CORU registration where relevant, is mandatory.
• Prior experience in a social care or support environment is preferred but not essential.
• A positive mindset, eagerness to learn, and a genuine commitment to helping people live independently and with purpose are important.
• Strong written and verbal communication, along with the ability to build effective professional relationships, is needed.
• Good organisational ability and the capacity to work well in a multidisciplinary team are expected.
• A full driving licence is required, or the candidate must be actively working toward obtaining one.
• Flexibility and dependability to work varied shifts according to service needs are essential.

Additional information

The position operates within a 24-hour, 7-day service. The note in the source indicates that the job specification is not exhaustive, meaning other duties may be assigned as required. A source attachment titled “Frontline Worker (ASW and SCW) (6) (1).pdf” is referenced in the original listing.