Social Care Worker
Three Steps is a professional care provider dedicated to the wellbeing of children and adults in our residential centres. We focus on creating safe environments that address residents' needs and prepare them for independent living.
The Social Care Worker works as part of a team to provide direct, professionally informed care. You will report to the Centre Manager and take day-to-day direction from Team Leaders on shift.
About the role
THREE STEPS IS A SOCIAL CARE BASED, TRAUMA AND ATTACHMENT INFORMED, CLINICALLY SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICE PROVIDER.
We work closely with the HSE, Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and the Northern Ireland Trusts and have a number of centres for children and adults with disability. We also provide residential care services for children and young people in care. All our services are currently located in Meath.
We are seeking qualified Social Care Workers to join our teams in Co Meath for both mainstream and Disability.
Three Steps care team members work with all our partners to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care to the children, young people and adults placed in our centres. Together, we work hard to improve the quality of care we provide every day. We put the children, young people and adults in our care first in everything we do, and as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.
Our contract options can be tailored to your availability, with both full-time or part-time options available.
Benefits Include:
Comprehensive Training Programme
Detailed Induction process
Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision and an established on-call process
Independent Employee Assistance Programme
Option to work fulltime / part-time / Relief
3 weeks paid sick leave per year
Enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members
Attractive salary, ranging from €36,800 to €43,800
Onsite parking
If you are able to care for vulnerable children, young people and adults and are willing to work hard, to learn and develop as a Social Care practitioner, we would like to hear from you.
If you are interested in joining our team, you will need to have the following qualifications and experience:
A Level 7 qualification in Social Care / Applied Social Studies (preferred) or in a relevant field.
Related relevant qualifications include: Psychology (Level 8), and Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling / Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Youth and Community Work, Family Support, Social Work Professional Practice, Social Sciences / Social Studies, Disability Studies, Early Years Care (U12 centres only), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching and Nursing (not exhaustive). Note: Students in the final year of a L8 degree in Social Care are also welcome.
You will also need...
- The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.
To hold a full clean manual driving licence.
To be flexible regarding working hours.
To be fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in Ireland.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Health & Character: Fully competent for duties and of good character.
- Driving: Full, clean manual driving licence and eligible to drive in Ireland.
- Communication: Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Legal: Valid eligibility to work in Ireland.
- Requirements: Ability to work shifts including days, sleepovers, and live nights.
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 7 degree in Social Care (preferred) or a related field. (Final year Level 8 Social Care students may also be considered) .
Three Steps
We are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.
We support children, young people and adults — including those with disability — to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.
Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.
At Three Steps, our mission is to provide professional, trauma-informed residential care that respects the uniqueness and potential of every person we support. We operate multiple centres for children and young people in care, as well as for children, young people and adults with disability, all underpinned by experienced clinicians and a values-driven care team. We work collaboratively with partners across health and social services to create personalised care plans that help individuals build resilience, develop new skills and prepare for positive futures. Every day, we strive to combine high-quality care with dignity, respect and opportunity, focusing on meaningful outcomes both now and for the long term.
Our culture is built on respect, empathy and teamwork. We believe that great care starts with a supportive, collaborative team environment where people feel empowered to bring their best selves to work. At Three Steps, we encourage open communication, shared learning and mutual respect across every role — whether you’re directly supporting residents, managing services, or providing clinical guidance. We place strong emphasis on professional development and team wellbeing, creating a workplace where staff are listened to, supported and encouraged to grow. Together, we celebrate success, reflect on challenges and work as one team to deliver care that places people at the centre.
Our benefits
We invest in our people because we know that high-quality care depends on a supported, confident team. At Three Steps, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive training programme, a thorough induction and structured professional supervision to build your skills and confidence. We offer strong team support systems, including an Independent Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. Staff receive competitive pay, enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members, paid sick leave, and onsite parking. We also provide flexible contract options — including full-time, part-time or relief roles — to suit your availability and lifestyle while supporting your career progression.
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Social Care Worker
We are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.
We support children, young people and adults — including those with disability — to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.
Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.