180 Hours per 4-Week Roster | Permanent | €18.00–€23.00 per Hour
We are currently recruiting Permanent Full-Time Social Care Workers to join our new Respite Service in Tipperary Town.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new service from the very beginning, supporting adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in a warm, welcoming and home-like environment. As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred supports while promoting independence, choice and community participation.
About MooreHaven
Founded in 1981, MooreHaven supports adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities across Tipperary and Limerick.
Our services include Day Services, Supported Employment, Training Programmes and HIQA-registered Residential and Respite Services. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusion, choice and meaningful opportunities for the people we support.
About the Role
As a Social Care Worker, you will:
- Support individuals with activities of daily living while promoting independence and choice.
- Provide personal care in line with individual support plans.
- Act as a Key Worker, supporting individuals to achieve the goals identified in their Person-Centred Plans.
- Administer medication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Support participation in social, recreational and community activities.
- Create a safe, welcoming and home-like respite environment.
- Build positive relationships with individuals, families and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in line with HIQA standards.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Drive MooreHaven vehicles where required.
- Attend training and contribute positively as part of the team.
This role operates on a 180-hour, 4-week rolling roster, including 24-hour shifts with sleepovers, weekdays, weekends and public holidays. A sleepover allowance is payable where applicable.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- A qualification in Social Care or an equivalent qualification that meets CORU registration requirements.
- CORU registration as a Social Care Worker, or currently progressing through the registration process.
- Minimum of 6 months’ experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability.
- Full clean Irish/EU driving licence.
- Applicants with a learner permit and a driving test booked may also be considered.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive, flexible and person-centred approach.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work a rolling roster, including sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.
What We Offer
- HSE-linked pay scales (€18.00–€23.00 per hour).
- Sleepover allowance.
- Fortnightly pay.
- Pension scheme with a 7% employer contribution.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Illness Benefit Scheme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Online GP, family care and wellbeing supports.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The opportunity to be part of a brand-new service from day one.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting people to live full, meaningful and independent lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter to:
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