Social Care Worker / Counsellor U18 Addiction Service | Midlands

Social Care Worker / Counsellor
U18 Addiction Service | Midlands (Mullingar & Athlone)

Salary: €36,000 – €52,000 (DOE)
Hours: 35 hours | Monday–Friday
Contract: Fixed-term with potential to become permanent

Supporting Young People at the Right Time
This role focuses on early intervention with young people (U18) experiencing substance misuse, alongside support for their families.
You’ll work in a community and outreach setting, where building trust, consistency and engagement is key.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual support and structured interventions
• Work with families and affected others
• Carry out assessments and care planning
• Collaborate with services such as CAMHS and Tusla
• Support access to education, health and recovery services
• Maintain professional and safeguarding standards

What You’ll Need

• Qualification in Social Care, Counselling or related discipline
• Experience working with young people and/or addiction services
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and interagency working
• Ability to work across Mullingar and Athlone locations

What You’ll Get

• Monday–Friday daytime hours
• Structured, supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Opportunity to work in a specialist youth-focused service

Potential for permanency