Social Care Worker

OASIS Group; Strokestown; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann – Cruachan Adult Services seeks Social Care Workers to support adults across Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, and surrounding areas. Roles involve assisting in residential, respite, day settings, or in community/home-based support, with a flexible, rostered schedule.

Staff contribute to person-centred plans, promote independence, and encourage community participation. Driving and CORU registration are essential, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence required).
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• Full clean manual driving licence; class D1 licence may be required; assistance for obtaining it may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a person-centred plan and promote independence.
• Encourage community participation and inclusive activities.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and sometimes lead shifts.
• Provide advocacy and act as a key worker to liaise with families and services.

Skills

Leadership & networking

Organisational & planning

Creativity & initiative

Commitment to best practice

Active listening

Education

CORU registration eligibility

Job description

Who We Are

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t Show more

Skills and attributes

• Public Sector
• Social Care Worker

Description

CORLANN – WEST REGION

POST: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

CRUACHAN ADULT SERVICES

(Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas)

Job Ref: 103560

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available.

Cruachan Adult Services - (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Cruachan services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role:

Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people 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.

Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience

Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers

Registration Board - CORU

Or

Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social

Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -

CORU (evidence of application status is necessary).

AND

• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided.
• Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation through a person centred approach is also desirable.
• Working within a staff team and shift leading at times.

Skills:

• Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service.
• Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes
• Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement
• Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy
• Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour

Working Hours:

• 1 x Permanent Part-Time 68 hours per fortnight
• 3 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight
• 2 x Permanent Part-Time 56 hours per fortnight
• 1 x Specific Purpose Part-Time 74 hours per fortnight

All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs.

Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 X 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Permanent Part Time & Specific Purpose and pensionable.

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Full Job Description attached

Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager on 0871447954

Interview date will be on either the 1st or 5th October 2026

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer