Social Care Worker

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Tax-free travel schemes

PRSA pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career progression

Job summary

Barróg Healthcare is seeking a Residential Social Care Worker to deliver person-centred care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting, based in Cork, Ireland.

The role emphasizes independence, community inclusion, and equal citizenship, with 12-hour shifts (8:00 AM–8:00 PM and 8:00 PM–8:00 AM). Right to Work in Ireland, driving license, and CORU registration are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must hold full, unrestricted Right to Work in Ireland (Stamp 4, EU/EEA/UK Passport).
• Full driving license required.
• Must have QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent) and CORU registration.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Promote independence, community integration, and equal citizenship.
• Act as an advocate and involve service users in formulating care plans.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and social activities.
• Complete required reporting and actively participate in team meetings.

Skills

Right to Work

Full Driving License

CORU registration

QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care

Education

QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Annual Salary range:from € 33,280.00 to € 41,304.00

ResidentialSocial Care Worker

Purpose of Role:

Barróg Healthcare is a leading private health and social care provider delivering nationwide residential and day services across mental health, disability, and social care. We are looking for a Support Worker to deliver person-centred, holistic care to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities or autism in a residential setting—working alongside their circle of support to build independence, 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.
• Social Care Worker: Minimum QQI Level 7 in Health or Social Care (or equivalent) AND CORU regisration as a Social Care Worker
• Age Requirement: Must be 25 or older for insurance purposes.

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

• Salary: €33,280 to €41,304 (New entrants start at entry scale).
• Location: Mallow or Leamlara, Co.Cork
• Job Type: Full-time / Part-time, Permanent.
• 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).
• Flexible working hours & competitive starting salary (with Sunday overtime rates)
• Access to Cycle to Work, tax-free travel schemes, and PRSA pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career progression, development opportunities, and support for further education/training
• Refer-a-friend bonus, uniform provided, and discounted driving lessons

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support service users with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility needs.
• Promote independence, community integration, and equal citizenship.
• Act as an advocate and involve service users in formulating care plans.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and social activities.
• Complete required reporting and actively participate in team meetings.

Note: Duties may adapt as assigned by management to meet service needs.

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