Social Care Worker / Counsellor | U18 Addiction Service | Midlands (Mullingar & Athlone)
Hourly Rate: €20.07
Contract: Part-Time 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
- Structured, supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and CPD
- Opportunity to work in a specialist youth-focused service
Potential for permanency
About Us:
At 3Q Recruitment, we operate a People-First approach.
We are a full-suite specialist agency in Temporary Recruitment and Permanent Recruitment, connecting the healthcare sector with experienced, reliable catering and hospitality professionals across Ireland. With our Head Office in Dublin and Candidate & Processing Hubs in Offaly and Galway, we support non-profit, community and healthcare services nationwide with high-quality temporary staffing solutions and permanent recruitment services.
Our team supports both candidates and employers with tailored recruitment services including interview preparation, upskilling, administrative guidance, on-site visits and 24/7 support. Whether you are seeking flexible temporary work or long-term permanent opportunities, we work closely with you to match the right role to your experience and career goals.
What sets us apart? We go the extra mile for both candidates and clients. Our recruitment services are built on our 3 Q’s: Quality, Qualified and Quantity. With over 25 years of experience, 5 million temporary staffing hours, 200+ professionals on our panel and hundreds of careers developed through both Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, we don’t just fill jobs, we build teams and grow careers.
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If you’re ready for a fulfilling role as a Social Care Worker in the Midlands, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.
For more information about this position and other opportunities across Temporary Staffing and Permanent Recruitment, please contact our Office Team at (01) 878 3335.
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Job Expiry: June 20, 2026
