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Social Care Worker Jobs in Sligo, Galway & Longford — Cpl Healthcare
- Salary
- €36,000–€47,000 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closed
- 20 Jul 2026
About the Role
Cpl Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers in Sligo for residential services supporting young people and individuals with disabilities. These permanent full-time and part-time opportunities offer the chance to provide high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, safeguarding well-being and improving quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to service users.
- Promote independence, participation and positive quality-of-life outcomes.
- Build and maintain professional and supportive relationships with service users and relevant stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team and take initiative when required.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to effective communication, care planning and service delivery.
- Provide keyworking support and advocate on behalf of individuals in your care.
- Assist with the day-to-day running of the residential service.
- Follow applicable HIQA standards, policies and regulations for residential services.
- Participate in risk assessments and support safeguarding measures for vulnerable individuals.
- Help create a safe, supportive and respectful environment for service users.
Requirements
- Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related field.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care, keyworking and safeguarding practices.
- Experience and understanding of risk assessment and the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.
- Knowledge of HIQA policies, procedures and Children First guidance.
- Full, clean manual driving licence.
- Authorisation to work in Ireland.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently when required.
- Flexibility to work the required shift patterns, including day and overnight shifts where scheduled.
Salary & Benefits
The advertised salary is €36,000–€47,000 per annum, depending on experience. Attractive shift premiums may also apply.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunities for professional development within residential social care services.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Indeed job application page. Candidates should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates the required Social Care qualification, relevant residential care experience and suitability for person-centred support work.
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a related field.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Social Care Worker in this role?
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to service users, promote independence, participation and positive quality-of-life outcomes, build and maintain professional and supportive relationships with service users and relevant stakeholders, work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary care team and take initiative when required, attend team meetings and contribute to effective communication, care planning and service delivery, provide keyworking support and advocate on behalf of individuals in your care, assist with the day-to-day running of the residential service, follow applicable HIQA standards, policies and regulations for residential services, participate in risk assessments and support safeguarding measures for vulnerable individuals, and help create a safe, supportive and respectful environment for service users.
- What are the benefits of this role?
- The benefits include a bike to work scheme, an employee assistance programme, on-site parking, and opportunities for professional development within residential social care services.
- How do I apply for this role?
- Applications should be submitted through the Indeed job application page. Candidates should ensure that their application clearly demonstrates the required Social Care qualification, relevant residential care experience and suitability for person-centred support work.