Social Care Workers

Quid, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Cork is looking for Social Care Workers to provide support for residents with intellectual disabilities. You will assist in daily living activities and help create a safe and empowering environment. Ideal candidates should have a recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing, or Social Work, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. The role involves shifts including days, evenings, and weekends, and requires a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience managing behaviours that challenge is desirable.
• Willingness to complete necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with day‑to‑day activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build respectful relationships and promote independence.
• Teach daily living skills and assist with personal finances.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Flexibility

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID), or Social Work

Job description

A well‑established non‑profit organisation providing a wide range of services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities is seeking Social Care Workers to join their expanding team. The organisation supports individuals across multiple residential and day service settings and is committed to person‑centred care, community integration and enabling people to reach their full potential.

About the Role

Reporting to a Social Care Leader, Nurse, or relevant Manager, you will support residents in line with national standards for disability services. You will help create a home‑from‑home environment and ensure high‑quality care and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support residents with day‑to‑day activities in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build respectful, empowering relationships and promote independence.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Teach daily living skills and support residents with personal finances.
• Promote community involvement and meaningful leisure activities.
• Handle household duties such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Administer and record medication safely.
• Maintain records and reports as required.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment and follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Support and supervise staff when required, following organisational guidelines.
• Help develop individual care plans and promote person‑centred advocacy.
• Act as a Key Worker where necessary.
• Drive residents to appointments, activities or day services (full driving licence required).

Experience & Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Social Care, Nursing (RNID), or Social Work.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience managing behaviours that challenge is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Flexibility to work a roster including days, evenings, weekends, 12‑hour shifts and sleepovers.

Additional Requirements

• Full Irish/EU driving licence.
• Willingness to complete all necessary training (internal & external).
• Ability to uphold confidentiality and comply with organisational policies.
• CORU registered / applied for CORU Registration.
• Based on Section 39 restored pay scales, aligned with experience and qualifications.
• Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent.
• Expected hours: No more than 48 per week.
• Company pension.
• Employee assistance program.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.