Social Care Worker in County Wicklow
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 28 Oct 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 Permanent Part-time opportunity for a qualified Social Care Worker (48 hours per month) to join our services in residential setting in 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.
SDL supports clients to live an independent life in the community. Support vary from being accompanied to appointments, shopping, assistance with finance, cooking and shopping. Sometimes facilitating social outings.
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
Details
Location: Wicklow
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year
Closing date: 28 Oct 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Social Care Worker role?
- The key responsibilities include facilitating and implementing a person-centered approach for clients, promoting and protecting their rights, seeking new interests and opportunities for clients to develop meaningful roles in their communities, ensuring the overall wellbeing of clients, and assisting in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Applicants must hold a QQI Level 7 in Social Care or a 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 skills and experience for this role?
- Desirable skills and experience include 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, and experience of creative problem-solving techniques.