Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Senior Social Care Worker to join its client’s Children’s Disability Service team, based in Kildare.

Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Social Care Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to children and young people with intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and autism.
The role focuses on meeting the practical, physical, and emotional needs of those supported, promoting independence, and supporting individuals to achieve their full potential across residential, training, and day service settings.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual needs and care plans
Coordinate shifts and provide on-the-floor leadership
Supervise and support team members during shifts
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Report to the Person in Charge and deputise when required

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Nursing, Teaching, Childcare (with disability modules), or a related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience working in residential, respite, or day services supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities
CORU registration, or in the process of obtaining registration

Desirable

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role

Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where diversity is valued. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates, and we strive to ensure an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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Senior Social Care Worker

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