Tipperary , Special Needs Support Workers jobs

THREE STEPS IS A SOCIAL CARE BASED, TRAUMA AND ATTACHMENT INFORMED, CLINICALLY SUPPORTED RESIDENTIAL CARE SERVICE PROVIDER.

We work closely with the HSE, Tusla (Child and Family Agency) and the Northern Ireland Trusts and have a number of centres for children and adults with disability. We also provide residential care services for children and young people in care. All our services are currently located in Meath.

As part of the launch of our new Pilot Programme in the Meath Area, Three Steps is seeking Level 5 and Level 6 qualified candidates in health-related disciplines to join our teams. This pilot programme is designed to support and develop skilled healthcare practitioners while continuing to deliver safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care to children, young people, and adults in our services.

Company: Three Steps Limited
Job Location: HSE, Unit 5, Oaktree Business Centre, Oaktree Business Park, Co. Meath, C15 KF61
Start Date: 17/09/2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Number of Positions: 10
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Managerial)
Salary: €44,452.80
Hours per Week: 39

Three Steps care team members work with all our partners to provide safe, compassionate, and professionally informed care to the children, young people and adults placed in our centres. Together, we work hard to improve the quality of care we provide every day. We put the children, young people and adults in our care first in everything we do, and as a company, we invest heavily in our care teams to ensure they have the skills, support and encouragement they need to achieve our shared aims.

Our contract options can be tailored to your availability, with both full-time or part-time options available.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Training Programme
• Detailed Induction process
• Strong team support structures, including regular professional supervision and an established on-call process
• Independent Employee Assistance Programme
• Option to work fulltime / part-time / Relief
• 3 weeks paid sick leave per year
• Enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members
• Attractive salary, DOE.

Onsite parking

If you are able to care for vulnerable children, young people and adults and are willing to work hard, to learn and develop as a healthcare practitioner, we would like to hear from you.

If you are interested in joining our team, you will need to have the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum Level 5 qualification in the area of Healthcare, Healthcare Support, Social Care, Disability Studies, or another related and relevant field.

Qualifications considered as related and relevant are: Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Youth and Community Work, Social Work, Social Sciences, Teaching, Nursing, Early Childhood Studies, Special Needs Assistant, Disability Studies, Childcare, Addiction Studies (not exhaustive).

You will also need...

• The ability to relate to and care for vulnerable children, young people, and adults and to demonstrate a genuine respect for them, their parents and families.
• To hold a full clean manual driving licence.
• To be flexible regarding working hours.
• To be fluent in written and spoken English and eligible to work in Ireland.

If you would like to apply for the role of Support Worker with Three Steps, please follow the link below. This will bring you to the platform of our recruitment partner Seemehired, which hosts our candidate’s data, and you can upload your details or alternatively you can email HR at Hannah.Scully@threesteps.ie

About The Role

A Support Worker provides practical, emotional, and social support to individuals who may need assistance due to disability, age, illness, or personal challenges. The goal is to help clients live as independently, safely, and confidently as possible.

About The Company

At Three Steps, our mission is to provide professional, trauma-informed residential care that respects the uniqueness and potential of every person we support.

We operate multiple centres for children and young people in care, as well as for children, young people and adults with disability, all underpinned by experienced clinicians and a values-driven care team.

We work collaboratively with partners across health and social services to create personalised care plans that help individuals build resilience, develop new skills and prepare for positive futures.

Every day, we strive to combine high-quality care with dignity, respect and opportunity, focusing on meaningful outcomes both now and for the long term.

Company Culture

Our culture is built on respect, empathy and teamwork.

We believe that great care starts with a supportive, collaborative team environment where people feel empowered to bring their best selves to work.

At Three Steps, we encourage open communication, shared learning and mutual respect across every role — whether you’re directly supporting residents, managing services, or providing clinical guidance.

We place strong emphasis on professional development and team wellbeing, creating a workplace where staff are listened to, supported and encouraged to grow.

Together, we celebrate success, reflect on challenges and work as one team to deliver care that places people at the centre.

Company Benefits

We invest in our people because we know that high-quality care depends on a supported, confident team.

At Three Steps, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive training programme, a thorough induction and structured professional supervision to build your skills and confidence.

We offer strong team support systems, including an Independent Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing.

Staff receive competitive pay, enhanced annual leave for long-serving team members, paid sick leave, and onsite parking.

We also provide flexible contract options — including full-time, part-time or relief roles — to suit your availability and lifestyle while supporting your career progression.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities

Salary

€44,452.80 per year