Social Care Worker Jobs Westmeath
Community & Healthcare Role | Mullingar & Athlone
3Q Recruitment is recruiting a Social Care Worker for a community-based healthcare service in Westmeath, supporting young people under 18 and their families affected by substance and alcohol misuse.
This is a rewarding, front-line role offering the opportunity to work directly with young people and their families, supporting recovery, wellbeing and resilience in a professional, supportive environment.
Work pattern:
• 1 day per week in Mullingar
• 1 day per week in Athlone
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people affected by substance or alcohol misuse
- Offer guidance and practical support to parents, siblings and guardians
- Develop, implement and review individualised care and support plans
- Promote recovery, independence and long-term wellbeing
- Liaise with agencies including CAMHS, YAMHS, Tusla, An Garda Síochána, schools, Education Welfare Officers, Youthreach, GPs, AA, NA and Al-Anon
- Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and reports
- Uphold child protection, safeguarding and health & safety procedures
- Participate in case conferences, inter-agency meetings and professional supervision
Requirements
- Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Counselling, Psychology, Addiction Studies or a related discipline
- Experience in community care, residential services, youth support or addiction services
- Strong understanding of person-centred and rights-based approaches
- Excellent communication, empathy and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of Children First guidelines and child protection legislation
- Legal Right to work in Ireland
- Garda Vetting is mandatory for relevant roles.
- International Police Clearance is required where a candidate has lived or worked outside Ireland for 6 months or more since the age of 16
- Full driving licence and access to own transport desirable
Pay & Benefits
- €19.70 per hour
- Daytime shifts
- Double pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
- Mileage allowance for travel between Mullingar and Athlone
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Support from a dedicated recruitment team
- A genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference across Westmeath
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 Westmeath, 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 2, 2026
