Social Care Workers - Ireland

Kate Cowhig International Healthcare Recruitment (KCR) are currently recruiting: Social Care Workers

About the role:

Social Care Worker in: social care/residential services ensuring compliance with the Department of Health Regulations and HIQA Standards. The ideal candidate would have experience in one of the following areas:

• supporting children and adults with medium to profound disability
• supporting young people who are unable to live with own families

Interviews in January/February 2026

Positions available in: Limerick, Longford, Sligo, Kerry, Mayo, Roscommon, Waterford, Carlow

To apply send cv to: megan.geddes@kcr.ie

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 12 months relevant experience in social services sector
• A professional degree (minimum level 7) in Applied Social Studies or relevant qualification (Social Care, Social Science, Psychology, Education, Youth & Community etc.)
• Eligible to register with CORU
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle.

MANDATORY - ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE FULL CLEAN MANUAL DRIVERS LICENSE

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction process
• Extensive training programme
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
• 4 working weeks as annual leave
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

To apply send cv to: megan.geddes@kcr.ie