Social Care Worker in Limerick

About the Role

Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.

Requirements

Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements.

Essential:

• Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
• Experience in working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is desirable
• The post may provide an individualised service to a person supported.

Details

Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale, Liosmor, Askeaton)

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

How to Apply

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday, 13th October 2026