Social Care Worker: CORU Registered – Cork

Resilience; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension and health benefits

21 days annual leave

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Resilience Healthcare in Cork is seeking a CORU registered Social Care Worker to deliver person-centred supports, provide shift leadership and mentor colleagues across our Cork-area services.

This role requires a Level 7 Degree in Social Care (or equivalent) and a full driving licence; the position offers a competitive salary, pension, generous annual leave and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• CORU registration required.
• Deliver person-centred supports with high professional standards.
• Experience in social care or disability services preferred.
• Shifts leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports
• Act as Key Worker
• Lead shifts when required
• Mentor Support Workers and students
• Maintain high standards of care
• Promote safeguarding and quality improvement
• Work with families and MDTs
• Drive responsibilities (if applicable)

Skills

CORU Registered

Social Care

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centered care

Education

Level 7 Degree in Social Care

Job description

Social Care Worker: CORU Registered – Cork

Posted Date: September 22, 2026

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About Resilience

The best disability organisation in Ireland to grow your career.

Whether you’re looking to grow as a Social Care Worker or develop into future leadership, Resilience Healthcare offers structured career pathways, internal progression and a culture where your professional contribution is recognised.

With 75% of leadership roles filled internally and continued organisational growth, we’re committed to helping talented professionals build long-term careers while making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

• Competitive salary package
• Premium payments for unsocial hours
• Clear opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-focused working environment
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Comprehensive benefits package (including pension, annual leave, and wellness initiatives)
• Generous annual leave entitlement (21 days)
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Positive and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation

About the Role

As a CORU registered Social Care Worker, you’ll deliver high-quality person-centred supports while providing shift leadership, mentoring colleagues and ensuring excellent professional practice across the service.

You’ll combine direct support with leadership responsibilities, helping individuals achieve positive outcomes while supporting the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports
• Act as Key Worker
• Lead shifts when required
• Mentor Support Workers and students
• Maintain high standards of care
• Promote safeguarding and quality improvement
• Work collaboratively with families and MDTs
• Level 7 Degree in Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience working within disability or social care services
• Shift leadership experience
• Full driving licence

Why Join Us?

• Structured professional career pathway
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Supportive leadership
• Opportunity to influence quality practice