Social Care Workers

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in County Cork is seeking compassionate Social Care Workers to support children with intellectual disabilities in their experience with respite services. Successful candidates will work closely with families to ensure the highest standard of care, embodying person-centered values. A professional registration is required along with experience in a similar field. This role offers a salary of €40,351 to €56,650, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Hold professional registration or be eligible for registration.
• Experience working with children and adults with disabilities.
• Ability to work a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support access to respite services for children.
• Work in accordance with person-centred practices.
• Collaborate with families and advocates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Experience with individuals with disabilities

CPI/MAPA Techniques

Education

Professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register

Schedule 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

Applications are invited for the following posts

Social Care Worker/s

Ref: 57/2025

Permanent Full-Time / Permanent Part-Time (78 hours per pay period for full-time hours)

Children Respite Services, Cork Suburbs

A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year

The role of a Social Care Worker in Childrens Respite Service

To work closely with families and children to support their access to respite services, the services include both overnight respite and day respite. This service is now expanding and requires committed social care workers to carry out the duties required to support children with an intellectual disability and autism in line with person centred practice and human rights principles. The person appointed will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. The person appointed will be required to have excellent communication skills and to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity and that the needs of the men and women in the service are being met by them as directed.

As a team member, the best interests of each child using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving children, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues.

In a children’s respite setting the above is especially critical. One of the aspects of working in this environment is the understanding that small interventions or actions can have disproportionate impacts and results. Clear, open and honest communication across the team is how issues are both identified and learnt from within a team.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

• Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ (See note 2 below*) OR
• Have a Schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (See Note 1 and 2 below) OR
• Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR
• Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. OR
• Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. AND
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.

Note 1*

Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under Section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after register opens up to 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.

Note 2*

If your qualifications are not listed within the criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU [e-mail]

Note 3*

Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates who are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30thNovember 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years full-time), during the 5 year period prior to the Register opened on 30thNovember 2023.

Experience

• Relevant experience of working with adults / children with an intellectual disability / autism, challenging behaviour, working with a team in high support setting in a Residential setting is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills utilising lowest impact interventions wherever possible.
• Experience of Positive Behaviour Support interventions.
• Experience of working to agreed protocols, and feeding back to inform evolution of same is highly desirable.
• Experience of risk management strategies and risk management in general.
• Experience of utilising CPI/MAPA Techniques.
• Annual Registration
• On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND
• Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC)
• Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s
• Have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles.

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Salary Scale

€40,351 - €56,650 including 1 LSI (1/8/25) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts

Informal Enquiries To

Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager (Children Services), Tel: [phone] (email: [e-mail])

Closing Date

Sunday 23rd November 2025

Applications

Applications should be made clicking on the "Apply" link below.

Equal Opportunities Employer

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer

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