Social Care Worker K / L

Lotus Care ServicesKildare, County Kildare, IE

21 hours ago

Job type

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Job description

Social Care Worker

Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities. This role is also suitable for Social Care Assistants.

Benefits

Competitive premiums for unsocial hours
Full induction training
Extensive inhouse training programme
Ongoing mentoring and support
Refer a Friend Scheme
Employee of the Month Scheme
EAP Access
Company events
Free onsite parking
CPD support

Role Overview

Reporting to : Person in Charge

Contract Type : Full-time

Working Week : Average of 40 hours a week, day and waking night shifts required

Location of Work : Co. Kildare & Co. Laois

Role Responsibilities

Facilitate and encourage decision-making, independence, and personal development.

Provide support in daily living skills, including personal hygiene, health and appearance.

Work in a person-centred manner to meet individual care plans and goals.

Adhere to policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice

Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.

Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.

Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.

Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.

Essential Requirements

Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.

Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU.

Hold a full Irish driving license

Prior experience in social care or healthcare.

Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.

Excellent verbal and writing skills.

Garda Vetting / Police Clearance

Competitive Salary

Job ID : Facebook

Job type : Permanent

Job terms : Full-time

Address : On site / Kildare, Ireland

Sector : Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker

Created at : Nov 3, 2025 3 : 48 PM

Close date : Nov 10, 2025

Published by : Jen Barber

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Social Care Worker • Kildare, County Kildare, IE