Social Care Worker in Ashford

About the Role

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives. We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs. We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker to join our services in residential setting in Ashford, Co. Wicklow. Our clients enjoy a range of activities out in the community while being supported, including swimming, drama and concerts.

As a Social Care Worker, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes, to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in the community. Working hours will be variable 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 Year’s 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

Details

Location: Ashford, Wicklow

Contract type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: €40,851–€57,217 per year

Closing date: 16 Sept 2026