Social Care Worker - Intellectual Disability Services Wexford
Posted 5 days 1 hour ago by 3Q Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Social Care Jobs
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Job Description
Social Care Worker Intellectual Disability Services Wexford 
Location: Wexford
Salary: €38,000 - €52,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed-term with potential for permanency
This Social Care Worker role in Wexford is based within a residential service supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, where consistency, routine, and a calm, structured environment are key.
You'll play an important role in supporting individuals in their day-to-day lives, helping to create a safe and stable setting while encouraging independence and personal development over time.
The focus is on building trust, maintaining consistency, and supporting individuals in a way that is both practical and person-centred.
What You'll Be Doing- Supporting individuals with daily routines and personal development
- Creating a stable and structured living environment
- Encouraging independence in a way that suits each individual
- Supporting social interaction and engagement where appropriate
- Promoting dignity, respect, and individual choice
- Working in line with HIQA standards and care plans
- Collaborating with team members and external supports
- Degree in Social Care (Level 7 or 8)
- CORU registration or eligibility
- Experience in residential or disability services
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional practice
- Manual Handling & First Aid (or willingness to update)
- Opportunity to move into a permanent position
- A consistent, structured working environment
- Supportive team with clear processes and standards
- Ongoing training and CPD
- A role where your work helps maintain stability and progress for individuals