What To Expect as a Social Care Worker in Clare
Social Care jobs in Clare
Variety in your role, competitive rates of pay and personal fulfilment are just some of the rewards you can look forward to when you choose a job as a Social Care Worker in county Clare. Add to this the relaxed lifestyle, stunning countryside and scenic beaches of Clare, and it’s a win-win. So, if you’re looking for Social Care jobs in Clare – here’s what you can expect.
How Social Care Has Changed
As with the rest of Ireland, Social Care is changing and advancing – with an increasing focus on community-based services. This aims to help individuals maintain their independence for as long as possible while modern approaches to care put the person at the centre of all services.
Who You Will Support in Clare
As a Social Care Worker or Support Worker in Clare, your role is to provide support to vulnerable individuals and groups who experience disadvantage or are marginalised. You might work with children and adolescents in residential care, providing them with emotional support and encouragement. You could work with elderly people who need practical assistance so they can enjoy a better quality of life. Social Care Workers are essential for supporting people with mental health issues, as well as those who are dependent on drugs or alcohol or are homeless.
Where You Can Study in Clare
For all Social Care Worker jobs in Clare, you’ll need a 3-year Level 7 degree – and you can study locally. The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) offers a BA in Applied Social Studies (Social Care) (Level 7) at their Ennis campus – making study easily accessible. You can also work as a Support Worker in Social Care, for which you will need a minimum of Level 5 or 6 in Healthcare or Childcare / Level 7 or 8 in Psychology or Social Care and you can study for this at Ennis College of Further Education.
Where You Can Work in Clare
There are many options open to you as a Social Care Worker in Clare. You can work in residential care homes, specialised residential facilities, community centres, outreach services, hospitals, disability support and many other specialist services in Clare, such as addiction services.
Best of all, TTM is ready to help you find the perfect Social Care job in Clare, with a choice of both Temporary and Permanent jobs. As Ireland’s leading healthcare recruitment agency, we have HSE and Tusla Tier One status for the provision of agency Social Care Workers nationwide. This means you have access to all Agency HSE and Tusla shifts across all HSE services in Clare. We can offer you opportunities in services such as mainstream care, residential care, intellectual disability support, homelessness services, addiction support, mainstream childcare, and elderly care. These roles are located throughout Clare – in Ennis, Scariff, Kilrush, Ennistymon, Tulla, Broadford, Sixmilebridge, Bunratty, and other areas of Clare.
What Life is Like in Clare
To live in Clare is to enjoy a range of outdoor activities, a strong sense of community and a more relaxed way of life. A beautiful wild and windswept coastline gives way to the Atlantic Ocean, and the county also features the River Shannon and Lough Derg - so water sports are part of life here. Enjoy everything from surfing, paddleboarding and kayaking to sailing and dolphin watching – while a stunning cliff top walk at Loop Head, the Cliffs of Moher or Kilkee is truly Clare at its best. The county has 9 beautiful Blue Flag beaches.
If walking and hiking is more your thing, you’ll love Clare’s trails and woodland paths, while the 340-million-year-old Burren offers some of the most beautiful and unique walking trails in Ireland.
Clare’s county town is Ennis – a quaint but busy centre known for its walkability. It offers great shops, lots of green spaces, riverside paths and many traditional pubs and restaurants. A session of trad music is a regular feature in most pubs. The cultural scene here is fabulous, with the local theatre Glor always offering a full programme of events. There are all the amenities you need, from banks and schools to medical facilities and a new library. Shannon International Airport is just 20 minutes away from Ennis, making travel so convenient.
What You’ll Earn and Spend in Clare
As a Temporary Social Care Worker, you can expect to earn €16 to €19 per hour. In a permanent position, such as a Social Care Worker and Leader in a Children’s Residential Service, you can earn around €38,451 to €63,245 per annum.
The cost of living in Clare is lower than the national average in Ireland and significantly cheaper than Dublin. The average cost of renting in County Clare is €1,449 per month and the cost of eating out in a mid-range restaurant costs around €75 per couple.
