Social Care Worker – Athlone & Mullingar

Social Care Worker – Athlone & Mullingar

Community Youth & Family Support | Midlands

3Q Recruitment is currently recruiting a Social Care Worker for a community-based healthcare service in the Midlands, 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 closely with young people and families, supporting recovery, wellbeing and resilience in a supportive community setting.

Working Pattern

• 1 day per week in Athlone

• 1 day per week in Mullingar

This structure provides consistency for service users while supporting a balanced work pattern.

The Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will provide person-centred, rights-based support to young people and families, working collaboratively with healthcare, education and community services to achieve positive outcomes.

This role is well suited to candidates with experience in community care, youth services, addiction support or social care environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to young people affected by substance or alcohol misuse

• Provide guidance and support to parents, siblings and guardians

• Develop and review individualised care and support plans

• Promote recovery, wellbeing and independence

• 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

• Attend case conferences, inter-agency meetings and supervision

• Follow child protection, safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Requirements

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care, Counselling, Psychology, Addiction Studies or a related discipline

• Experience in community care, residential services, youth work or addiction services

• Strong understanding of person-centred and rights-based approaches

• Excellent communication and engagement skills

• Knowledge of Children First and child protection procedures

• Garda Vetting and legal right to work in Ireland

• Full driving licence and access to own transport desirable

Salary & Benefits

• €19.70 per hour

• Daytime shifts

• Double pay on weekends and Bank Holidays

• Mileage allowance for travel between Athlone and Mullingar

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Support from a dedicated recruitment team

• A role offering the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and families across the Midlands

Apply Now

If you are looking for a Social Care Worker role in Athlone or Mullingar and want to work in a meaningful community-based service, apply today with 3Q Recruitment.