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Daffodil Care Group - Daffodil Care Services - Kildare
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Social Care Leader

Daffodil Care Services are currently recruiting Social Care professionals for Social Care/Residential Care Leader Worker positions in our mainstream residential care service in Kilteel, Co. Kildare.

Who we are -

Daffodil Care Group is one of Irelands leading social care service providers currently providing a range of services to meet the needs of young people and their families, these include registered residential, aftercare services as well as community outreach.

Working as part of this new team and collaboration with the Centre Manager and Social Care Leaders, you will be responsible for providing high quality social care and a safe, caring and stabilising environment to vulnerable young people aged between 12-17 years. You will play a key role in the delivery of individualized day-to-day activities in the residential service. This rewarding role will suit energetic, creative and versatile social care professionals with a passion for working with young people.

What we can offer you:

·         Attractive starting salary package for our Full time Social Care Workers €44,914 - €47,245 (depending on experience)

·         inclusive of sleeping time and premiums. 

·         Incremental salary scale

·         Combination schedule of sleepover/day shifts per week

About this role

Employee Benefits:

·         Paid core training allowance

·         Health Insurance Scheme

·         Maternity Cover

·         Life Assurance

·         Company Pension Scheme

·         Employee Discount Scheme

·         Free access to any additional professional training offered by SCTI, Social Care Training Ireland e.g. Leadership & Management in Social Care, Professional Supervision Skills

·         Education Assistance Grants

·         Professional Career Development programme

·         Team Building Activities

·         Company Social Events & away days

·         Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

·         Social Care

·         Social work

·         Psychology (Level 8)

·         Child & Adult Psychotherapy

·         Youth & Community

·         Teaching

·         Nursing

·         Social Science

·         Counselling

·         Addiction Studies

OR

If you are eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.

  • 2 years experience at a social care grade with young people.

  • A full Irish Drivers license is a mandatory requirement for this position.

At Daffodil Care Group, we promote the professional and personal development of each team member. With a clear focus on our ethos and therapeutic approach, we provide for significant investment in our people, who in turn through their professionalism and commitment greatly enhance the experience and outcomes for our service users.

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Important Information
Location:Daffodil Care Services - Kildare, Naas, Ireland, Co. Kildare, W91
Date Posted:23rd July 2026
Closing Date:20th August 2026
Industry:Healthcare
Job Type:Full time
Salary:From €17.75 Hourly to €19.01 Hourly

Social Care Leader

Daffodil Care Group
Naas
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