Social Care Worker – Special Care Setting – Youth Based Residential

MCMA Healthcare leading provider of agency staff to prominent Health and Social Care providers. We specialise in the provision of agency Social Care staff to Tusla Mainstream Services working with young people, High Support and Special Care Services as well as Disability Residential Care & Day Services. We pride ourselves in supporting our staff to work in interesting and challenging environments nationwide

Roles & Responsibilities

• Promoting the rights and responsibilities of each young person within the service
• Participating in the development and implementation of Care and Placement Plans
• Promoting physical, emotional, social, educational, and religious welfare of each young person
• Liaising with family members and other professionals in relation to the care of young persons
• Adhering to policies and procedures
• Documentation and report writing
• Attending regular supervision with the Social Care Leader / Manager

About The Role

Qualifications:

A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications in one of the following disciplines:

• Social care or Applied Social Studies
• Youth and Community
• BA(Hons) Youth and Community Development
• BA (Hons) Psychology
• Addiction Studies
• BA (Hons) counselling and Addiction Studies
• Disability Diploma (Primary Degree)
• Social Science

Candidates must have:

• A commitment to a minimum of 2 shifts per week, ideally 3
• 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
• Eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU
• Valid work permissions

What we can offer you:

• Time & a half on Saturdays
• Double time on Sundays & Bank Holidays
• Available shift patterns: days (8am – 9pm, 10am – 11pm) & nights (8:30pm – 8:30am)
• Full lines available or option to work individual shifts (minimum commitment of 2 shifts per week)
• Paid Induction
• Training provided & training hours paid for the following:

  • TCI (therapeutic crisis intervention)

  • Crisis Management Training
  • First Aid
  • Special Care model of care

MCMA Special Care salary scale (post grad exp.)

• 1 year exp as SCW €13.50 ph + €5 extra per hour worked (added to basic rate)
• 2 year exp as SCW €14.25 ph + €5 extra per hour worked (added to basic rate)
• 3 year exp as SCW €15.00 ph + €5 extra per hour worked (added to basic rate)
• 4 year exp as SCW €15.75 ph + €5 extra per hour worked (added to basic rate)
• 5 year exp as SCW €16.50 ph + €5 extra per hour worked (added to basic rate)

Required Criteria

• A degree level 7+ on the National Framework of Qualifications
Eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU

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

Salary

€13.50 - €16.50 per hour