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Social Care Worker/Residential Care Worker

Orchard Care Group Ireland · Individual and Family Services · 54 employees
On-site Full Time
Posted: October 13, 2026
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Job Description

About the Role

Orchard Residential Care is a leading provider of children’s residential services in Ireland committed to ensuring the best possible care and outcomes for children and young people we support is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we care for, we currently have a number of  great opportunities in our brand new service in our Orchard Residential Care division, in Drogheda, Co. Louth for full time, part-time, permanent and relief Social Care Workers.
 
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic social care and residential care workers with a passion for supporting young people who are unable to live with own families and who are referred to our service by Tusla. These positions are ideal for those who enjoy working in a team and want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma in their early years. You will be provided with extensive training in our model of care to assist you in your role and will also have access to a multidisciplinary team that provides therapeutic support to the young people.
 
Working on a shift rota, you will engage in daily activities and routines of the service, providing dedicated direct support to the people we care for as well as contributing to their development, health, and wellbeing. 
 
Essential Requirements - Social Care Worker
  • Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7  or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
  • Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland. 
  • Have full eligibility and availability to work with us 
Essential Requirements - Residential Care Worker
  • Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU (Social Care Level 7 or Level 8, Social Work Level 7 or 8)
  •  Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
  •  Full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates who hold any of the following qualifications will also be considered for Residential Care Worker Positions:
  • Level 8 Psychology
  • Level 7 or professional practice qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling/Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
  • Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
  • Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
  • Level 7 in Family Support
  • Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
  • Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
  • Level 7 in Disability Studies
  • Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
  • Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years
  • BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
  • Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care
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Benefits to working with Company

  • Comprehensive paid induction process
  • Extensive training programme
  • On-going mentoring and support
  • Continuous Professional Development support
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Competitive salary with increments
  • Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
  • Flexible rolling roster work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
  • 4 working weeks as annual leave
  • Refer a friend initiative
  • Orchard Values Award
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
  • Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Sobre Orchard Care Group Ireland

From fostering to residential and intellectual disability care, we support children and young people with all abilities to achieve their best life experiences. Orchard Residential Care was established in 2007 and today is a leading provider of children’s residential services operating across numerous locations in Ireland. We offer medium to long-term residential care for young people aged between...

Individual and Family Services
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Job Information

  • Type Full Time
  • Work Arrangement On-site
  • Location Drogheda, Co. Louth
  • Posted 14 days ago

About the Company

Orchard Care Group Ireland
Individual and Family Services

From fostering to residential and intellectual disability care, we support children and young people with all abilities to achieve their best life exp...

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