Social Care Worker

We are seeking a Social Care Worker who is passionate, motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful long\-term project. You will work within a small, supportive team, providing high\-quality care and educational support to young adults with complex needs.

Location: Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow

Hours: 39h/week (Monday–Friday, 8:30–16:30\)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The Door Talent is supporting a centre created by families who wanted to build a meaningful, supportive space for young adults (18–23\) with severe to profound intellectual disabilities. In just two years, the project has grown rapidly, supported by the HSE, with a strong ethos of learning, development, and person‑centred care. This is a unique opportunity to join a project with real purpose — and grow professionally as the organisation continues to expand.

The Role

We are seeking a Social Care Worker who is passionate, motivated, and eager to contribute to a meaningful long\-term project. You will work within a small, supportive team, providing high\-quality care and educational support to young adults with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one\-to\-one and two\-to\-one support within shared rooms (staff never work alone)


• Deliver education\-focused morning activities and in\-house programmes (80% of activities are centre\-based)


• Promote learning, development, and engagement through structured daily routines


• Work collaboratively within a small team to maintain a positive, supportive environment


• Contribute ideas, show initiative, and engage in continuous learning and professional development

Requirements

• CORE registration


• Social Care Worker Qualification.


• Full driving licence


• Strong English communication and writing skills


• 2–3 years of experience in Social Care or a related field


• Open to learning – Motivated and proactive – Vocation\-driven – Creative and willing to bring new ideas – Comfortable seeking mentoring and professional growth


• Ideally living in Wicklow or nearby areas

Why Join? Be part of a meaningful, family\-founded project with strong values High supervision and ongoing development opportunities Work in a supportive, close\-knit team where culture and fit truly matter Opportunity to grow professionally as project continues expanding with HSE support

If you're a Social Care Worker who is passionate, eager to grow, and looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you. Email your CV to recruitment@thedoortalent.com Ref: SCW

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