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Social Care Worker For Residential Units In Dublin

Posted on July 23, 2026

  • Part Time

Social Care Worker For Residential Units In Dublin job opportunity

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MCMA is currently seeking dedicated Social Care Workers to join our team, supporting residential units across Dublin. As an agency committed to empowering professionals, we offer unparalleled flexibility, diverse opportunities, and robust support to help you thrive in your social care career.

Essential Requirements for Social Care Workers:

  • Possess a qualification at degree level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practice, or an equivalent field.
  • Hold or be actively pursuing registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker.

Why Partner with MCMA?

Joining MCMA means unlocking a world of professional possibilities and benefits designed to enhance your career and well-being:

  • Diverse Career Pathways: Gain valuable experience across various client groups or specialise in your preferred area of social care, expanding your expertise and impact.
  • Achieve Work-Life Balance: Enjoy significant flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to effectively manage your professional and personal commitments.
  • Dedicated Professional Support: Benefit from individualised guidance and support from our experienced team, ensuring you feel valued and empowered in your role.
  • Competitive Remuneration: Receive excellent pay rates, benchmarked in line with Tusla Rates of Pay.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to a health insurance scheme to support your well-being.
  • Sustainable Commuting: Take advantage of our Public Transport Scheme, offering savings on bus and rail fares.

At MCMA, we believe in fostering a supportive environment where your passion for social care can flourish. Join us and make a tangible difference in the lives of others, while building a rewarding and flexible career.

About The Role

Candidates must have:

  • Client focus, compassion and empathy are essential to the role
  • Team work as well as flexibility and the ability to work off one’s own initiative are vital
  • Current full clean driver’s licence (desirable)
  • On-going or complete registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU
  • Valid work permissions


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each service user within the service
  • Participating in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans
  • Promoting physical, emotional, social, educational, and religious welfare of each service user
  • Where applicable, liaising with family members and other professionals
  • Adhering to policies and procedures
  • Documentation and report writing

Required Criteria

  • Possess a qualification at degree level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practice, or an equivalent field.
  • Hold or be actively pursuing registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker.


Desired Criteria

  • Current full clean driver’s licence
  • Dedication to social care work.
  • Willingness to work in residential units in Dublin.
  • Ability to work with a flexible schedule.
  • Passion for social care and making a tangible difference in the lives of others.
  • Openness to gaining experience across various client groups.


Skills Needed

About The Company

We’re MCMA, and for over three decades, we’ve taken immense pride in delivering unparalleled staffing solutions to Ireland’s social care and healthcare sectors. As an Irish-owned organisation founded on a legacy of high-quality residential care, our commitment to excellence now extends into placing vetted, highly qualified professionals in residential services, hospitals, and nursing homes across the country.

We currently support more than 70 residential care units nationwide, partnering with valued clients including TUSLA, HSE mental health services, Fresh Start, Daffodil, Solis MMC, and Camphill Communities.

Our rigorous, in-depth interview and Garda vetting processes—spanning four to six weeks—ensure we match right-fit professionals with each client’s needs. This dedication has led to exceptional staff-to-client compatibility and an impressively high migration rate of our candidates into full-time roles.

We operate 24/7 administration, maintain high client consistency, and draw from our more than 30 years of industry experience to continuously exceed national standards and follow best practice in care delivery.

Above all, our promise is simple: to deliver staffing solutions that are professional, compassionate, and tailored to support the evolving needs of Ireland’s care providers—because every person deserves the highest standard of care, delivered by people you can trust.

Company Culture

At MCMA, our culture is deeply rooted in a commitment to excellence, empathy, and equality — values that guide us every day.

We bring more than 30 years of experience to the table, but what truly defines us is how personally we care about our people—and theirs. Every team member is thoroughly interviewed, Garda vetted, and hand-matched to take care of vulnerable individuals in places like residential units, hospitals, and community-based settings. This attention to detail helps us maintain exceptional staff compatibility and trust.

Equality and fairness are foundational to how we operate. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment—regardless of gender, age, ability, race, or background. Our recruitment and workplace policies ensure every individual is treated with dignity and given equal access to roles and development opportunities.

We pride ourselves on being client-focused and flexible. By adapting to care providers’ needs—whether it’s scheduling, specialised staff, or ongoing support—we foster collaborative partnerships grounded in reliability and trust.

Professionalism and accessibility are central to our ethos. We operate with a 24-hour administrative backbone, maintaining clear communication channels and ensuring our clients always have the support they need when they need it.

At our heart lies a fundamental belief: that excellent care begins with excellent people. We strive to enrich our healthcare community by providing skilled, dedicated professionals—and by doing so, we ensure safer, more compassionate environments for those who need it most.

Company Benefits

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Referral bonus

Salary

Not disclosed


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