Social Care Worker | Intellectual Disability Services | Ennis, Co. Clare
Location: Ennis, Co. Clare
Salary: €38,000 – €52,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed-term with potential for permanency
Supporting Independence in a Community-Focused Setting
This Social Care Worker role is based in a service in Ennis that places a strong emphasis on community integration and everyday independence.
You will be supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to build confidence, develop practical life skills, and take part more fully in their local community, with support that is consistent, respectful, and tailored to the individual.
The environment is structured, but the approach is flexible, allowing you to respond to each person’s needs in a meaningful way.
What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day
- Supporting individuals in developing independence and daily routines
- Encouraging participation in community and social activities
- Working closely with individuals to build confidence and life skills
- Promoting choice, dignity, and person-led decision making
- Following HIQA standards and contributing to a safe care environment
- Liaising with families and multidisciplinary teams where required
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Degree in Social Care (Level 7 or 8)
- CORU registration or eligibility
- Experience supporting individuals in disability or care settings
- Strong awareness of safeguarding and professional responsibility
- Manual Handling & First Aid (or willingness to complete training)
What You Can Expect
- A clear route to a permanent role
- A consistent and well-supported working environment
- Ongoing training, CPD, and development opportunities
- A role where your work directly supports independence and inclusion
- A team that values collaboration and consistency
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 Ennis, Co. Clare, 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: May 30, 2026
