Social Care Worker - Castletownbere - Permanent 24.5 hpw - Ref D062

CoAction West Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Sick Pay

Maternity Leave

Parents Leave

Pension

Death in Service

Job summary

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Social Care Worker for Castletownbere Day & Residential Services. The role is permanent and part-time (24.5 hours per week) with a salary range of €40,945 to €54,747 per annum pro rata, depending on experience.

The position involves supporting residents with intellectual disabilities and working with families and carers in the community. The post requires a recognised social care qualification with supervised practice and a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification that includes a third level supervised practice element.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Experience or ability to relate to people with intellectual disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for the day-to-day needs of residents in line with regulations.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the group home.
• Support health and safety, programme implementation and personal care plans.
• Lead and support staff, provide induction and training as required.
• Maintain records to a high standard and liaise with families and professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Written reports

Budgetary experience

Leadership ability

Education

Social care qualification with supervised practice

Driving licence

Job description

Social Care Worker - Castletownbere - Permanent 24.5 hpw - Ref D062

Castletownbere Day & Residential Services , Ireland Part Time €40,945 to €54,747 per annum, pro rata (depending on experience) based on CoAction 2026 Payscale

CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism.This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.

Social Care Worker

Castletownbere Day and Residential Services

Permanent Contract - 24.5 hpw

Saturday Allowance and Sunday Premium

Closing Date for applications: Friday 20th November 2026

Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled.

The following description is intended to give a broad outline of the post only. It is neither inclusive nor definitive. Duties may be altered or amended to suit the changing needs of our clients. Staff will be consulted regarding any such changes. It is our policy to review job descriptions on an on-going basis.

Overall Purpose of Position

To take responsibility for the day-to-day activities in the group home. To assist the social care leader in the responsibility for health and safety, program implementation, personal care plans, budget management, staff planning, staff support and family liaison.

Job Goal

To listen to, learn from, support and work to achieve the priorities of the residents in compliance with the National Standards for Residential Services Children and Adults with Disabilities 2013 - [(Health care Act 2007 (Care and support of residences in designated centres for persons (Children & Adults) with disabilities) regulations 2013. To provide them with a home-from-home in accordance with the CoAction Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

Care for the day to day needs of the people we support in compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities) regulations 2013 and the Provision of the Childcare Act 1991 and all relevant regulations and standards that apply to Children in care.

To contribute to the promotion, creation and maintenance of a welcoming, caring and supportive environment in the Group Home ensuring a high standard of care is delivered.

To at all times treat the people we support of the Group Home with dignity and respect.

To be attentive to the physical and emotional needs of the people we support.

To encourage group participation in the day- to- day running of the house. I.e cleaning, budgeting, cooking, menu planning, shopping, recreation activities.

To contribute to the provision of a program of stimulating activities for all the people we support and to assist the people who use the service in developing recreation activities and hobbies.

To escort and assist on group outings arranged.

To ensure the residents are not subjected to any forms of abuse and in particular, to ensure they are not subject to bullying or the threat of bullying.

To implement agreed people we support programmes in liaison with the social care leader

To ensure that all relevant records within the house are maintained to a high standard

To share in those duties, which are essential to the maintenance of hygiene, and to undertake domestic duties required to maintain the house in a clean and tidy condition.

Under the guidance of the Social Care Leader/Area Manager to maintain good relationships with the clients families and other professionals.

To participate in staff meetings.

To ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.

To ensure that all accidents/ incidents and complaints are reported and appropriately dealt with in line with CoAction’s policies and procedures.

To keep the social care leader/area manager informed of all matters relating to the welfare of the people we support through regular reports and oral communication.

To be alert to any possible danger, either from defects in premises or equipment, to address and bring to the notice of the social care leader/area manager.

In the event of any immediate danger, to take appropriate action to reduce the risk of physical injury.

To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses open to you.

To deliver induction and training to residential staff as agreed with the Social Care Leader/Area Manager.

To carry out day-to-day supervision of staff reporting to you.

To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides.

To ensure that all policies are adhered to at all times.

Whilst acknowledging the need for the professional sharing of information within the team, you are required to have strict regard to confidentiality within the team.

To carry out other duties which may be agreed from time to time in discussion with the Social Care Leader/Area Manager.

HEALTH & SAFETY

To be aware of and practice the correct use of all aids and appliances e.g. Hoists.

Ensure all accidents/incidents are reported and documented in accident/incident book as held in each area.

Make oneself aware of the Foundation’s duties and the employee duties under the Safety, Health and Welfare at work Act 2005.

Report faulty equipment and fittings to the Person in Charge, Staff Nurse/Supervisor.

To ensure adequate knowledge of emergency actions and plans.

To ensure fire and safety precautions are implemented and maintained.

LEADERSHIP

Under the direction of the Social Care Leader/Nurse, the Social Care Worker will manage, develop and support staff individually and as a team including induction, supervisory support and training in line with Foundation’s practices andthe Health Care Act 2007 (Care and support of residents in designated centres for persons (Children and Adults) with disabilities) regulations 2013 and the Provision of the Childcare Act 1991 and all relevant regulations and standards that apply to Children in care as and when required.

To take an active role in the co-ordination and development of individual plans in order to meet the needs of the people we support.

Hold supervision meeting with support staff as directed by the PIC.

To carry out goal setting and development with support staff.

Ensure that staff are aware of and adhere to Foundations Policies and Procedures.

To develop and maintain effective communication systems both formal and informal with people we support, colleagues, families and stakeholders.

Promote dignity at work and show respect to residents, colleagues, families and stakeholders in course of duty.

To ensure that staff establish and maintain relationships with the residents which are based on respect and equality and promote their independence.

To embrace advocacy in the delivery of person-centred care.

To ensure that complaints received are dealt with in accordance with the Foundation’s complaints policy.

Particulars of Post

The salary for this position is in line with the CoAction 2026 salary scale and is €40,945 to €54,747 pa pro rata depending on experience

Essential Qualifications

A recognised qualification that involves a third level supervised practice element to the course.

or a recognised professional qualification for Social Care, outlined as follows;

Youth and Community Degree

BA & Hdip

NQSW/BSW/MSW

Nursing Qualification (RGN/RNID/ENMH) i.e

HETAC/DIT/(UCC) Diploma in Social Care

HETAC/DIT National Diploma in Applied Social Studies

DIT Diploma in Applied Social Care

National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disabilities), The Open Training College, (HETAC) accredited.

Registered Nurse Intellectual Disability (RNID)

RNMH qualification is also recognised under the above guidelines.

Driving licence is essential.

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to people with intellectual disabilities, Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Ability to work on own initiative

Knowledge of advocacy and practical application

Ability to write reports

Good communications skills

Leadership ability

Good working knowledge of HIQA

Supervisory experience

Budgetary experience

Intimate Care/personal care

Desired Experience

Experience of working with the HIQA Regulations andexperience of HIQA inspections.

25 days annual leave

Sick Pay

Maternity Leave

Parents Leave

Pension

Death in Service

In line with organisation policies

CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer

We are unable to offer visas or sponsorships to candidates outside of the EU