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Orchard Care Group

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Ireland , Sligo

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Salary:

39070.00 - 41850.00 EUR / Year

Job Description:

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of opportunities within our Orchard Residential Care division, across Co. Sligo for full time, part time and relief Social Care Workers/Residential Care Workers. We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care workers/residential care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people. Working on a shift rota.

Job Responsibility:

  • Engage in daily activities and routines of the service
  • Providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for
  • Contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing
  • Supporting young people who are unable to live with own families

Requirements:

  • Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
  • Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
  • Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
  • Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
  • Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
  • Full eligibility and availability to work with us

Nice to have:

  • Level 8 Psychology
  • Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
  • Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
  • Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
  • Level 7 in Family Support
  • Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
  • Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
  • Level 7 in Disability Studies
  • Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
  • Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
  • BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
  • Higher Certificate in Custodial Care
What we offer:
  • 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
  • Refer a friend initiative
  • Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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