Social Care Workers

Corlann; Cork; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann South seeks Social Care Worker to support adults with intellectual disability and autism in high-support residential and respite settings across Cork. The role emphasizes person-centred practice, human rights, teamwork and flexible approaches to meet service needs.

Eligibility includes CORU registration (or eligibility), Schedule 3 qualifications or comparable registrations, and providing annual registration proof.

Qualifications

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU.
• Have a Schedule 3 qualification or comparable qualification recognised by CORU.
• Provide proof of Statutory Registration before a contract of employment can be issued.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual disability and autism in a high-support setting.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service needs.
• Collaborate with people supported, families and staff to align with ethos and vision.
• Maintain clear, open communication across the team.

Job description

Social Care Worker/s

Ref: 102671

Permanent & Temporary posts (Full-Time hours)

Adults / Children's Residential & Respite Services /

Cork City, Suburbs, West Cork areas

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

To support adults with and intellectual disability and autism in a high support setting 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. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Corlann Service 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 person using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving people supported, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues.

In a high support setting the above is especially critical. One of the aspects of working in a complex case 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 high support team.

• Professional Qualifications and Experience etc.

Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition:

• Be registered, 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/ OR
• Have a Schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). 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 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, (see note 2 below), 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. AND
• 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.

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*

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the progression in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years full time (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30thNovember 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2025. AND

• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
• 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.

Experience

• Relevant experience of working with adults 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

• Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU
• Confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Service by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate

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: €41,260- €57,789 including 1 LSI (1/6/26) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO:

• Claire McNally, Sector Manager: [phone] (e-mail: [e-mail])
• Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: [phone]; (e-mail: [e-mail])
• Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: [phone] (e-mail: [e-mail])
• Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager, Tel: [phone] (e-mail: [e-mail])

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

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