Social Care Worker

Location: Tus Nua, Greystones

Hours: Full\-Time, 169 per month

Contract: Permanent

Salary: HSE Scale 3029

This residential service is based in the seaside town of Greystones, Co. Wicklow, supporting four adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful and active lives. The individuals supported enjoy being part of their local community and engaging in activities such as listening to music, baking, spending time in nature, attending concerts, socialising with friends, and taking part in social clubs.

As a Social Care Worker, you will support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, develop their skills, and build positive, valued roles both within their home and the wider community. The role involves variable working hours, including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI)


• Registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU

OR

• Hold a CORU\-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration (evidence required)

OR

• Eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU (evidence required)

Applicants must have:

• A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.


• A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team.


• A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards


• Excellent organisation and communication skills


• Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity


• Excellent IT and report writing skills.


• Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location vehicles.


• Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner.


• Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven\-day work period.


• Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions

Desirable:

• One Years post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability.


• Experience of working alone in a one\-to\-one environment as well as experience of teamwork.


• Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and with behavioural supports.


• CPI experience and working with dual diagnosis and complex behaviors.


• Experience in alternative communications


• Experience of creative problem\-solving techniques

Key Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and implement a person\-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals


• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy.


• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities.


• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care


• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning \& building confidence

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

To Apply: E\-mail your CV and cover letter referencing the job ref. number to talent@sunbeam.ie

For further information please check out our website http://sunbeam.ie/careers

Short listing of candidates will apply.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 20th April 2026

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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