Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Care Worker looking to make a significant impact in the lives of young people? MCMA is seeking talented professionals to join our residential units in Ratoath, Meath. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain diverse experience, advance your career, and contribute to a supportive environment where every individual's well-being is paramount.
Essential Requirements:
To thrive in this role, you will need:
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A degree-level qualification (NFQ Level 7+) in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practise, or an equivalent field.
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Current or ongoing registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
What We Offer:
At MCMA, we value our team and are committed to your professional and personal growth. We provide:
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Diverse Opportunities: Engage with various client groups and specialise in areas of social care that align with your passions.
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your personal commitments.
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Dedicated Support: Benefit from individualised guidance and professional development.
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Competitive Compensation: Receive attractive pay rates aligned with Tusla guidelines.
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Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a health insurance scheme and the Public Transport Scheme for savings on travel.
Join MCMA and become part of a team dedicated to fostering positive outcomes and empowering individuals.
About The Role
As a Social Care Worker with MCMA, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and empowering environment for the individuals in our residential units. We seek proactive and empathetic professionals passionate about making a tangible difference.
Key Responsibilities & Impact:
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Champion the rights and well-being of each service user, ensuring their voice is heard and respected.
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Actively contribute to the development and successful implementation of comprehensive Care and Placement Plans.
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Foster the holistic development of service users, promoting their physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual welfare.
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Collaborate effectively with family members, external professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure integrated support.
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Maintain accurate, confidential, and comprehensive documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
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Uphold the highest standards of care by strictly adhering to all organisational policies and procedures.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:
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Profound client focus, compassion, and empathy.
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Exceptional teamwork skills, coupled with the ability to take initiative and adapt.
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A full, clean driver’s licence (desirable).
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Valid work permissions for Ireland.
Required Criteria
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Hold a degree-level qualification (NFQ Level 7+) in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Social Care Practise, or an equivalent field
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Possess current or ongoing registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker
Desired Criteria
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Current full clean driver’s licence
- Desire to make a significant impact in the lives of young people
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Eagerness to gain diverse experience in social care
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Commitment to professional and personal growth
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Ability to contribute to a supportive environment
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Interest in specializing in various areas of social care
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Value work-life balance and flexible scheduling
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
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Referral bonus
Salary
Not disclosed
