Job Description
About Lotus Care
Lotus Care is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for Social Care Workers to join our team in Athlone, as we prepare to open a brand-new residential centre over the coming months. Currently operating a number of residential centres across the Midlands, Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Since the establishment of our first residential home in 2023, Lotus Care has experienced an exciting period of growth, now employing over 200 staff. Our continued growth reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are also incredibly proud to have been nominated in the 2026 Athlone Business Awards for Employer of the Year and the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award—recognition that reflects the culture we strive to build every day.
About the role
Salary: €35,000-€55,000 dependant on experience
Working hours: Full-time permanent post - average of 42 hours per week based on rotation of day & night shifts. Relief contracts also considered.
Location: Athlone Region
· Take a person-centred approach to meet individual care plans & goals including support with daily living, personal hygiene, health and appearance.
· Administer and document the dispensation of prescribed medication.
· Undertake key worker responsibilities, helping service owners achieve goals.
· Document and report incidents and complaints involving staff, service owners or visitors.
· Work with MDT to achieve the goals of service owners.
Requirements
About You
· Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies or equivalent
· Registered (or in process) with the Social Care Workers Registration Board by CORU
· Hold a full Irish driving license
· Prior experience in social care/healthcare setting
· Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations
· Garda Vetting/Police Clearance
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
At Lotus Care we want our staff to feel supported and able to build a future with us. We believe actions speak louder than words! In 2026 alone we celebrated over 40 internal promotions, recognising potential and providing real progression opportunities. With exciting plans for 2027, your future can grow alongside ours.
· Competitive premiums and attractive rates of pay
· Long Service Awards
· Comprehensive inductions and onboarding/in-house training
· Refer a friend scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee of the Month Awards
· Company events and team initiatives
· Free on-site parking
If you are passionate about supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives, and want to be part of an organisation that values its staff and the people we support, we would love to hear from you.