Social Care Worker-Respite Services-Specified Purpose Contract

Social Care Worker-Respite Services-Specified Purpose Contract

Contract recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 07/03/2026

Job Information

City Balbriggan

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care services.

We are currently recruiting Social Care Workers - Respite Services- Specified Purpose Contractin Dublin, Ireland.

Contract: Specified Purpose Contract

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, worked across 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and waking night shifts.

Actual salary will be pro rata based on 35 hours per week , excluding additional premiums for evenings, weekends, and waking nights.

Location: Balbriggan , Co. Dublin, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults with intellectual disabilities
• Support individuals with daily living skills, personal development, and social inclusion
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and quality of life
• Encourage community participation and meaningful activities
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional multidisciplinary residential team
• Ensure care and services are delivered in line with HIQA Standards, organisational policies, and best practice

Requirements

• CORU registration as a Social Care Worker (essential)
• QQI Level 7 or Level 8 Degree in Social Care or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience leading to CORU registration
• Full, clean manual driving licence (essential)
• Previous experience working in disability services and/or residential care settings
• Sound knowledge of HIQA Standards and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Maternity leave allowance (subject to length of service)
• Premium payments for evenings, weekends, and sleepovers
• Comprehensive training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)