Social Care Worker - Cork

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 22,041 - 27,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increments

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted driving lessons

Uniform provided

Job summary

A reputable social care organization is seeking a Social Care Worker in Cork, Ireland. This role focuses on delivering aftercare services to young people, promoting their community inclusion and well-being. Candidates should have at least a B.A. in Social Care and one year of relevant experience. The position requires shift flexibility, with 12-hour workdays and potential 24-hour shifts. Attractive benefits include pay increments and support for further education.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a Healthcare or Disability support setting.
• Must have CORU registration or application in process.
• Ability to work from a trauma-informed perspective.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility in working hours and participation in 24-hour shifts.
• Engage in reporting and contribute to client support plans.
• Promote community inclusion and equal citizenship.

Skills

Client support

Management of challenging behaviour

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7

National Diploma in Childcare, QQI

Diploma in Social Care, QQI

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full or Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Hourly Salary Range: from €16.00 to €19.86

Overview

Social Care Worker - Cork

Purpose of Role: Aftercare services are support services that build on and support the work that has already been undertaken by many including, foster carers, social workers and residential workers in preparing young people for adulthood. Everyone has a key role to play in preparing young people to reach their developmental milestones. At present the company has vacancies in aftercare, transitional care and within the sphere of outreach work with young people/vulnerable adults in the community living independently or in Family/Foster Care Setting.

The Company:

Barróg Healthcare is a small private health & social care company based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages nationwide to enable people who need support across the areas of mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. We pride ourselves on working to support and champion both our service user’s and staff and welcome applications from any person that feels they would be a good fit within our organisation. The right candidate for this role will strive to enhance the lives of the individuals by promoting their community inclusion and equal citizenship.

Salary: €16 to €19.86 hourly.

Job Type: Full time, Part time Permanent

Working Hours: 12 hour day shifts (10 am to 10 pm), 24 hour shifts (10 am to next day 10 am). Flexibility for shift work may be required due to the 24/7 nature of the role.

Reporting Relationship: This post will report to the Aftercare coordinator

Job Title: Social Care Worker

Vetting: All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility on working hours
• Annual pay increments
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Sunday overtime rate
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Promotion and development opportunities
• Support for further education and training
• Uniform provided
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounted driving lessons
• Permission to work in Ireland
• One year of experience in a Healthcare or Disability support setting
• For Social Care Worker role a minimum of a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7 PLUS registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU by Nov 2025 is required

• All applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
  • National Diploma in Childcare, QQI
  • National Diploma in Applied Social Care Studies, QQI
  • Diploma in Social Care, QQI
  • Diploma in Applied Social Studies/Social Care, DIT
  • BA (Ordinary Degree) in Social Care Practice (QQI Level 7)
  • Open Training College National Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Disability)
  • An equivalent qualification, as recognised by the relevant regulatory bodies

All applicants must be CORU registered or have their application in process.

Qualifications and Skills

• The following will be seen as an advantage: Full clean driver’s license; One year of experience in a Social Care setting; Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans; Previous experience working with and supporting service users with challenging behaviour and mental health.
• Candidate Skills / Experience:
  • The ability to support the client group in a non-judgemental way and from a trauma-informed perspective with respect at all times.
  • The ability to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Comfortable working with essential information technology and providing reports

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What type of working hours are you looking for?

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Some of our roles require our team to drive company cars as part of the role (for client transport, visits or activities). Please let us know if you would be willing to drive as part of your role.

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Do you have a relevant qualification to work as a Social Care Worker in Ireland. At a minimum a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7, B.A. or equivalent?

What is the name of your qualification in health or social care?

CORU registration as a Social Care Worker will be required for this role from Nov 2025. Are you currently registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU?

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