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Social Care Worker / Counsellor U18 Addiction Service | Midlands

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    3Q Recruitment
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    Ref: #JOB-2449514
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    Mullingar, Co. Westmeath,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    20 hours per week
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    20.07 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 21 May 2026
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    Closing On: 18 Jun 2026

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Social Care Worker / Counsellor | U18 Addiction Service | Midlands (Mullingar & Athlone)
Hourly Rate: €20.07
Contract: Part-Time with potential to become permanent
Supporting Young People at the Right Time
This role focuses on early intervention with young people (U18) experiencing substance misuse, alongside support for their families.
You’ll work in a community and outreach setting, where building trust, consistency and engagement is key.
Duties to include -
Provide individual support and structured interventions
Work with families and affected others
Carry out assessments and care planning
Collaborate with services such as CAMHS and Tusla
Support access to education, health and recovery services
Maintain professional and safeguarding standards
Qualification in Social Care, Counselling or related discipline
Experience working with young people and/or addiction services
Strong understanding of safeguarding and interagency working
Ability to work across Mullingar and Athlone locations

Structured, supportive team environment
Ongoing training and CPD
Opportunity to work in a specialist youth-focused service
Potential for permanency 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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