Social Care Worker

About the Organisation

Attuned Healthcare is a purpose-led care provider focused on trauma-informed, community-based support for children, young people, and families. The organisation is built around the belief that care should create meaningful change, and it aims to support people with dignity, consistency, and practical guidance.

Because its services are expanding, Attuned Healthcare is hiring Social Care Workers for residential services in Carlow and nearby areas. The role is based in a small residential setting and is suited to someone who wants to help residents build safer, more independent, and more fulfilling daily lives.

What the Role Involves

As a Social Care Worker, you will deliver person-centred support in a residential home supporting up to four residents. Your work will help residents strengthen independence, daily living abilities, and community participation while ensuring they are cared for in a respectful and empowering environment.

Key Duties

• Provide tailored support that encourages independence, self-care, and practical life skills.
• Support residents to take part in community life, including appointments, social activities, recreational outings, and family visits.
• Assist with everyday household tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and general domestic duties while protecting dignity and choice.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, document, review, and track care plans and individual outcomes.
• Keep clear and accurate records using digital tools and required documentation processes.
• Follow HIQA standards, safeguarding requirements, health and safety procedures, and best-practice guidance at all times.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and empowering living environment for residents.

Support, Culture, and Benefits

Attuned Healthcare places strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, development, and balance. The organisation offers supervision, mentoring, and a team environment designed to support growth and long-term progression.

• Supportive work-life balance culture
• Paid sick leave
• Positive and inclusive workplace
• Regular supervision and mentoring from an experienced team
• 24-hour on-call support
• Premium pay for Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Fully paid high-quality training programme
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Clear career progression pathway
• Education Assistance Policy
• Paid breaks
• Meals provided
• My Future Fund pension
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Free parking
• Bike to Work scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus

Requirements

To be considered, you should bring a professional, compassionate, and flexible approach to residential care, along with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• A recognised qualification in Social Care, Health Care, or a related field at QQI Level 7 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• Current CORU registration or evidence that an application is in progress.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to plan, record, and report clearly.
• Confidence using IT systems for care records and documentation.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• Good knowledge of residential care standards, residents’ rights, and safeguarding expectations.
• Legal permission to work in Ireland.
• Successful Garda Vetting.
• A respectful, empathetic, adaptable, and proactive working style.

Salary and Employment Details

The salary range for this position is €35,490 to €38,532, depending on experience.

This is a part-time onsite role in Carlow Town, County Carlow, Ireland. The posting also mentions permanent and full-time options within the job text.

Additional Information

The role is based in a small residential centre supporting a maximum of four residents. The organisation is looking for people who are committed to high-quality ethical care and who are comfortable engaging with residents both in the home and in the wider community.

Job type details mentioned in the source include permanent, full-time, and part-time.

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