Social Care Worker in Roscommon
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 5 Nov 2026
About the Role
Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people 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
Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU or be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary).
A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided.
Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation through a person centred approach is also desirable.
Working within a staff team and shift leading at times.
Candidates must demonstrate:
- Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service.
- Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes
- Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement
- Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
- Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour
Details
Location: Roscommon, Ireland
Sector: public sector
Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: 5 Nov 2026
Who to contact for enquiries: Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954
How to apply: Online
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Social Care Worker role?
- Social Care Workers support adults in all aspects of their lives, focusing on promoting independence and development of skills. They assist with person-centred plans, support informed choices, and encourage community participation.
- What are the eligibility requirements for this role?
- Candidates must be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU or be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route. A full clean manual Driving Licence and fluency in verbal and written English are also required.
- What is the application deadline?
- The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5 Nov 2026.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €41,260–€57,789 per year.
- How many hours per fortnight will the successful candidates work?
- The successful candidates will work 68 hours, 60 hours, 56 hours, or 74 hours per fortnight, depending on the post.