Social Care Worker

Your World; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Quick registration

24/7 support

Job summary

Your World Healthcare Ireland is seeking compassionate Social Care Workers to support vulnerable individuals across residential, disability and community settings in Cork. The role offers flexible shifts and pay ranging from €20.00 to €63.83 per hour, with weekly pay and a mix of locum and permanent placements.

Requirements include CORU registration, a minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or related field, right to work in Ireland, and a full clean driving

Qualifications

• CORU registration/Pin (Ireland)
• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or related discipline
• Right to live and work in Ireland
• Full clean driving licence
• Person-centred approach with passion for supporting vulnerable individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, reliability and ability to work as part of a team
• Flexibility for day, night and sleepover shifts

Responsibilities

• Direct care and support: assisting clients with personal hygiene, medication management and daily living activities
• Care planning: collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and review individualised care and placement plans
• Advocacy and brokerage: connecting clients to resources like housing, education or healthcare
• Behaviour and life skills: helping clients manage challenging behaviours and trauma
• Home and household management: organising daily tasks, meals and basic budgeting

Skills

Person-centred approach

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

Corr Level 7 Applied Social Studies in Social Care

Job description

Cork

€20.00 - €63.83 P/H

*Pay range/rate depend on qualifications, experience, and training.

Locum And Permanent

12/11/2026 - 20/12/2026

Social Care Worker | Cork, Ireland | Flexible shifts | €20.00 - €63.83 P/H

About Us

At Your World Healthcare Ireland, we're proud to be a Framework-Approved agency and one of Ireland's leading healthcare recruitment providers. We're a growing, supportive and friendly team, passionate about connecting exceptional professionals with rewarding opportunities. With outstanding feedback from both our staff and clients, there's never been a better time to join us.

We're now looking for compassionate, dedicated Social Care Workers to support vulnerable individuals across residential, disability and community settings in Cork.

The Role:

Duties vary by placement, but typically include:

• Direct care and support: assisting clients with personal hygiene, medication management, and daily living activities
• Care planning: collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and review individualised care and placement plans
• Advocacy and brokerage: empowering clients to make decisions and connecting them to resources like housing, education, or healthcare
• Behaviour and life skills: helping clients manage challenging behaviours, cope with trauma, and develop interpersonal and life skills
• Home and household management: organising daily household tasks, meal planning, and basic household budgeting

What we're looking for:

• CORU Social Care Registration/Pin (candidates with a CORU application in progress are also welcome to apply)
• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Applied Social Studies in Social Care or a relevant discipline
• Right to live and work in Ireland
• Full clean driving licence
• A person-centred approach with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible day, night and sleepover shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Pay aligned with HSE pay scales, with your point of scale recognised for all HSE clients
• Private rates applicable with all private clients
• Weekly pay, with daily payroll available

Why Your World Healthcare?

You're never just a number to us. Our friendly recruitment team takes time to understand your skills, goals and circumstances, then finds the right fit. With outstanding feedback from candidates and clients alike, we'll support you at every step of your social care career.

Other benefits of working with Your World

• Competitive pay
• We aim to get you the best rates based on your skills and experience.
• Quick registration
• Our world class compliance team will help you get out to work in no time.
• 24/7 support
• Our dedicated recruitment experts and round-the-clock out of hours team are always here for you.

Find out more about the benefits of working with Your World