Senior Social Care Worker/ Support Worker - Mallow, Cork

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Sunday/Bank holiday overtime rate

Annual Christmas Bonus

Death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial training €500/year after 1yr

Refer-a-friend €500 bonus

Uniform provided

Job summary

Barróg Healthcare in Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland, is hiring a Senior Social Care Worker/Support Worker for on-site, full-time roles with 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM). The salary ranges from €35,360 to €40,602 for Senior Support Workers and €39,520 to €45,823 for Social Care Workers, with annual increments and a comprehensive benefits package.

Locations include Mallow or Leamlara in Co. Cork.

Qualifications

• Right to work in Ireland (Stamp 4)
• Full driving license
• QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care for Support Workers and Level 7 for Social Care Worker, and CORU registration
• Age 23 or older for insurance purposes

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living and personal goals
• Facilitate community integration, outings, and recreational activities
• Drive and maintain company vehicles; report maintenance
• Assist in formulating and executing care plans as client advocate
• Manage mobility needs and challenging behaviors using support plans
• Provide activity reports to management and attend staff meetings

Skills

Person-centered care

Behavior support

Communication

Teamwork

Progress reporting

Education

QQI Level 5 Health/Social Care

CORU registration

Job description

Senior Social Care Worker/ Support Worker - Mallow, Cork

Location: On site / Mallow, 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: Mallow Co. Cork or 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.
• 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.