Residential Care Worker

Residential Care Worker

Permanent contract, 39 hours per week

Residential Care Services

Drumanure, Co. Longford

Job Purpose

The Residential Care Worker is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them. The Residential Care Worker is expected to engage in daily activities and routines of the service that they are working in, inclusive of direct support to service users, administration work and daily household tasks required of them.

Job Responsibilities

• To motivate, support and encourage service users to engage in planned activities of their choice.
• Supporting the care of the service user such as personal care and providing a general over view of their everyday needs.
• Deliver high-quality care and assistance to residents according to individual care plans and Centre Management instructions.
• Ensure that the main principles of the National Standards of Residential Child Care (dignity, privacy, choice, safety, realising potential, and equality and diversity) are reflected in service delivery.
• Advise the Social Care Manager of any changes in young people’s needs.
• Support young people in accessing information in appropriate formats, enabling informed choices.
• Ensure the implementation of young people’s care plans and placement plans through practice.
• Promote awareness of safety for young people and staff.
• Liaise with the Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Manager, Social Care Leader, and staff on centre-related issues.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, attend required training, and actively engage in professional supervision.

What you will need

• Relevant Health Care or Social Care Qualification – QQI Level 7 as a minimum.
• Full, clean Driving Licence - desirable.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles and practice of social care
• A genuine commitment to supporting people with disabilities.
• Salary for the role: €36504 per annum
• What We Offer
• A positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• Ongoing training and development aligned with TerraGlen's proficiency model.
• Reflective supervision and professional guidance.
• Opportunities to advance your career within TerraGlen.
• Employee well-being supports and access to structured learning.
• If you are passionate about supporting others, committed to professional excellence, and eager to contribute to a values-driven service - we would love to hear from you.
• Apply today and make a difference as part of the TerraGlen team.
• TerraGlen is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fairness, dignity, and inclusion for all.