Social Care Worker in Bray
- Salary
- €40,851–€57,217 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Aug 2026
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 service in Bray, Co. Wicklow. As a SCW, 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
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
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)
Details
Location: Bray, County Wicklow
Salary: €40,851–€57,217 per year
Closing date: 19 Aug 2026
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Social Care Worker role?
- The key responsibilities include facilitating and implementing a person-centered approach, promoting and protecting the rights of clients, seeking new interests and opportunities for clients, ensuring overall wellbeing, and assisting in the teaching of life skills.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Applicants must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or Foreign Equivalent (validated by QQI) and be registered with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU. Alternatively, applicants can hold a CORU-Approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU Registration, or be eligible for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU.
- What are the desirable experiences for this role?
- Desirable experiences include one year’s post-qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilities, experience of working alone in a one-to-one environment, experience of dealing with complex behaviours, CPI experience, experience in alternative communications, and experience of creative problem-solving techniques.
- What is the salary for this role?
- The salary is €40,851–€57,217 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 19 Aug 2026.