Social Care Worker

Corlann; Gorey; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Training provided

Career progression

Sick pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Corlann South East is seeking a Social Care Worker in Gorey, Co. Wexford, on a permanent, full-time basis. The role focuses on supporting individuals with intellectual disability to lead fulfilling lives, promoting independence, and helping develop skills in home or day-service settings.

Benefits include flexible hours, sick pay, pension plan, training, and career progression opportunities. Closing date for applications is 18th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience or commitment to supporting people with intellectual disability.
• Ability to promote independence and develop skills.
• Willingness to participate in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in all aspects of daily life at home or in a day service setting.
• Assist in developing the person-centred plan and achieving outcomes.
• Encourage informed choices and participation in the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Job description

Social Care Worker - Permanent, Full Time

Location - Gorey, Co. Wexford

Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

The role of a Social Care Worker

Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices.

• Competitive Rates of Pay (€41,260- €57,789 pro-rata)
• 22 days Annual Leave plus additional service-related leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Career Progression
• Sick Pay Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs

Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 18th September 2026

Corlann South East is an Equal Opportunities Employer