Social Care Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rates of Pay

22 days Annual Leave

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Full Training provided

Full & Part-Time Work

Career Progression

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

CORLANN is inviting applications for Social Care Worker positions in Limerick City and West Limerick. The posts are permanent and offer a 12-point pay scale from €41,260 to €57,789 (pro-rata). Flexible hours, full training, and career progression are among the benefits.

Successful candidates will support people with intellectual disabilities, uphold person-centred plans, and help individuals live full, valued lives within the community. Closing date details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification and be eligible to register as a Social Care Worker with CORU.
• Full manual driving license valid for manual transmission on Irish roads.
• Experience with individuals whose behaviours can be challenging is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living and development of skills toward greater independence.
• Assist in implementing person-centred plans and promote informed choices for persons supported.
• Encourage participation in community activities and safe, positive risk-taking within the service.

Job description

CORLANN

Applications are invited for the following positions.

Social Care Workers

Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale, Liosmor, Askeaton)

Permanent Posts

Social Care Worker 12-point scale €41,260- €57,789 (pro-rata)

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 22 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Social Care Worker

Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker 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 at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported.

The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans 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 encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.

Qualifications:

Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements.

Essential:

• Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
• Experience in working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is desirable
• The post may provide an individualised service to a person supported.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday, 4th September 2026

CORLANN is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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