Eoin Carey
Mullingar,Westmeath
Summary
Diligent Social Worker with outstanding problem-solving and active listening abilities to identify and advise best support. Strong communicator collaborates with other social care and health professionals to implement new ideas and provide necessary support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Care Worker
Odyssey Social Care
, Longford
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct care and support for young people in residential care settings.
- Supported individuals in completing daily personal tasks, enhancing independence, emotional development, and social skills.
- Supported young people in building life skills, including budgeting, cooking, managing daily routines, and fostering positive relationships.
- Developed and implemented individual plans, considering the young person's physical needs, emotional and psychological needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate tailored mental health services for clients, ensuring appropriate support.
- Facilitated communication between young people and key professionals, including social workers, therapists, and educators, to promote a holistic care approach.
- Acted as a trusted advocate for young people, ensuring their views and preferences are represented in care planning meetings.
- Delivered crisis interventions and facilitated conflict resolution to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding policies, promptly reporting any concerns about well-being or safety.
Social Care worker
Lotus Care
Tullamore, Offaly
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided direct care and support to individuals in need.
- Supported service owners with challenging behaviours, fostering positive relationships and trust.
- Advocated for service owners' needs and rights, enhancing their quality of life.
- Performed crisis intervention and report writing, contributing to ongoing professional development.
- Provided direct care and support to individuals in need..
- Implemented strategies for effective risk management.
General Operative
Donaer Construction
Mullingar, Westmeath
05.2020 - 09.2024
- Mixed, poured and spread concrete under supervision of Paul Doherty, ensuring strong foundation to enhance safety.
- Created trenches using breaker to break up rock and concrete, correctly preparing site for footings to be laid.
- Constructed and removed support structures such as scaffolding, ramps and braces.
- Transported materials across site using manual shovels and heavy equipment, facilitating smooth operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of worksite by removing rubble and cleaning surfaces for painters, supporting efficient workflow.
Social Care Worker
Orchard Care Community
Longford, Ireland
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported service users with acquired brain injuries by managing challenging behaviour, providing personal care, administering medication, and facilitating appointments and outings.
- Assisted clients in achieving their goals by encouraging participation in various activities and providing ongoing support.
- Monitored behaviours and surroundings to ensure safety of service users during supervision.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records, outlining programme operations and participant progress.
Social Care Worker / Student placement
Brothers Of Charity
Athlone, Roscommon
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with disabilities in achieving personal goals through tailored support strategies and encouraged participation in various activities.
- Provided advice, guidance and support to clients with behavioural issues, facilitating actionable solutions to enhance wellbeing.
- Monitored clients' progress and maintained regular contact while updating case records and reports to ensure accurate tracking of individual development.
- Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining programme operations and participant progress.
Work Placement
Youth work Ireland midlands
Mullingar, Westmeath
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed creative activity ideas for kids, including a film project with plot points and characters, fostering their storytelling skills.
- Facilitated open communication by listening to teenagers and incorporating their feedback into activities.
- Supervised teenagers during various activities, ensuring engagement and safety throughout.
- Monitored safety protocols for all service users during activities.
Bar Staff
Danny Byrnes
Mullingar, Westmeath
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Delivered prompt and attentive food and beverage service, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
- Processed payments efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions for cash, credit card, and voucher sales.
- Opened and closed bar tabs and transferred tabs to dining area.
- Received and fulfilled beverage orders from wait staff, maintaining swift service flow.
- Stocked beer and wine coolers.
- Ensured personal appearance was tidy and professional.
Education
Level 8 BA Honours in Social Care Practice - Degree in Social care Practice
Technological University of the Shannon
Athlone2023
Leaving Certificate -
St Marys
Mullingar, 2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Risk management
- Individual care planning
- Organisational skills
- Team building
- Empathetic support
- Outgoing personality
Timeline
Social Care Worker
Odyssey Social Care
06.2025 - Current
Social Care worker
Lotus Care
11.2024 - 05.2025
Social Care Worker
Orchard Care Community
12.2023 - 05.2024
Social Care Worker / Student placement
Brothers Of Charity
09.2021 - 12.2021
Work Placement
Youth work Ireland midlands
04.2021 - 05.2021
General Operative
Donaer Construction
05.2020 - 09.2024
Bar Staff
Danny Byrnes
06.2018 - 03.2020
Leaving Certificate -
St Marys
Level 8 BA Honours in Social Care Practice - Degree in Social care Practice
Technological University of the Shannon