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Social Care Worker – Galway

€19.63 - €24.09 Healthcare Galway

Location: Galway
Job Type: Agency Basis – Flexible Shifts
Competitive Pay Rates + Premiums for Nights, Weekends & Holidays

Excel Healthcare is currently recruiting Social Care Workers in Galway to support people with intellectual disabilities for one of Ireland’s most respected care providers.

Responsabilities of this Social Care Worker Job:

  • Provide person-centred support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household duties.
  • Promote independence and community participation in line with individual care plans.
  • Administer or assist with medication in accordance with guidelines and training.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports.
  • Respond effectively to the needs of service users, including during challenging behaviour or emergency situations.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and other stakeholders.

Requirements of this Social Care Worker Job:

  • Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU Or Hold a CORU approved Social Care Worker qualification and have applied for CORU registration (evidence of application is necessary)
  • Eligible to Work in Ireland (Most hold valid work permit or EU or IRP 1G, 4)
  • Experience in disability or residential care (preferred but not essential).
  • Full clean driver’s licence (advantageous).
  • Garda Vetting or willingness to undergo vetting.
  • Kind, patient, and professional attitude with a person-centred approach.

Benefits of this Social Care Worker Job:

  • Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in residential, respite, and community settings.
  • Choose your shifts and locations to suit your lifestyle and availability.
  • Work alongside dedicated teams within a trusted organisation.
  • Gain experience across diverse settings – ideal for newly qualified or experienced professionals.
  • 24/7 Support – Agency team available to assist with scheduling and queries.

Interested?

Take the next step in your social care career and make a meaningful impact in Galway. Apply now to join our growing panel of agency social care workers supporting people with intellectual disabilities.

Send your CV below Or call Maria on 00353 87 338 7315 for more information

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