Senior Social Care Worker/ Support Worker - Leamlara, Cork

Barróg Healthcare; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Overtime pay on Sundays/Bank holidays

Maternity/Paternity pay

Christmas bonus

Life insurance / Death-in-service

Employee assistance program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Training financial support €500/yr

Refer-a-friend bonus

Uniform provided

Job summary

Barróg Healthcare is hiring a Senior Social Care Worker/Support Worker for on-site roles in Leamlara, Co. Cork. The position entails supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting community integration through structured activities.

A driving licence, Stamp 4 rights and CORU registration are required, with QQI Level 5/7 qualifications depending on the role. Salary ranges from €35,360 to €40,602 for Senior Support Workers and €39,520 to €45,823 for Social Care Workers, with annual

Qualifications

• Right to Work in Ireland (Stamp 4); no visa sponsorship.
• Full driving license required.
• QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care for Support Workers and QQI Level 7 Health or Social Care (or equivalent) with CORU registration.
• Age 23 or older for insurance purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities/autism in daily living activities and personal goals.
• Facilitate community integration, outings, and recreational activities.
• Practice safe driving and maintain company vehicles (hygiene, presentation, reporting maintenance needs).
• Act as a client advocate and assist in formulating and executing care plans.
• Assist clients with mobility needs and manage challenging behaviors using support plans.
• Provide activity reports to management and attend staff meetings.

Skills

Person-centered care

Positive behavior support

Communication & teamwork

IT literacy & reporting

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care

QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care

CORU registration

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker/ Support Worker - Leamlara, Cork

Location: On site / Leamlara, Co. Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Annual Salary range:from € 35,360.00 to € 45,823.00

Purpose of Role:

To support individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities to integrate into their local community in line with their care plans and goals. Activities include nature walks, swimming, cinema, gym, and social outings, creating a safe environment for clients to reach their full potential.

The Company:

Barróg Healthcare is a private health and social care provider delivering residential care and day packages nationwide across mental health, disability, aftercare, and social care. We champion both service users and staff, striving to enhance lives through community inclusion and equal citizenship.

Critical Requirements:

• Right to Work: You MUST already hold full, unrestricted Right to Work in Ireland (Stamp 4, EU/EEA/UK Passport). No visa sponsorship is available.
• Driver’s License: Valid Full Driving License required.
• Support Worker: Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care for Support Workers and Minimum QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent) AND CORU registration for Social Care Worker
• Age Requirement: Must be 23 or older for insurance purposes.

Applications that do not meet all four criteria above will not be processed.

• Salary: €35,360 - €40,602 for Senior Support Workers and €39,520 - €45,823 for Social Care Workers. It is expected all new extrants will start at the first point on the pay scale.
• Locations: Leamlara, Co. Cork
• Job Type: Full-time
• Shifts & Hours: 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM). Hours agreed upon offer; flexibility for 24/7 cover required.
• Reporting To: Deputy Residential Manager
• Probation & Vetting: 6 months probation. Subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting, and international security clearance (if resident abroad for >6 months post-age 16).
• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Contributory pension scheme
• Sunday and Bank Holiday overtime rate
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Yearly Christmas Bonus
• Death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work and tax-free travel schemes
• Financial training assistance of €500 per year following 1 year’s continuous service
• Mentoring and SupportUniform provided
• €500 Refer-a-friend bonus
• Length of Service Recognition

Candidate Skills:

• Respectful, person-centered approach focused on client goals
• Understanding of positive behavior support and managing challenging behavior
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using IT and writing progress reports

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with disabilities/autism in daily living activities and personal goals.
• Facilitate community integration, outings, and recreational activities.
• Practice safe driving and maintain company vehicles (hygiene, presentation, reporting maintenance needs).
• Act as a client advocate and assist in formulating and executing care plans.
• Assist clients with mobility needs and manage challenging behaviors using support plans.
• Provide activity reports to management and attend staff meetings.