Social Care Workers

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

Job summary

Horizons Cork is recruiting qualified Social Care Workers to support people living in community residences in Cork City. The role covers both full-time and part-time positions, requiring a Diploma or BA in Social Care Practice and CORU registration or eligibility.

Experience in healthcare settings and ability to work independently are essential, with a focus on person-centred supports. Applicants must have up-to-date work permission for Ireland, strong report writing and organisational skills,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Care Practice (QQI Level 7+).
• CORU registration or eligibility to register.
• Evidence of CORU registration or application required before contract is issued.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred supports to people living in their own homes and in community residences.
• Support daily living activities and community engagement.
• Maintain HIQA compliance and high standards of service delivery.
• Record and report accurately to ensure quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Diploma or BA (Ord) in Social Care Practice

CORU registration or eligible

CORU registration evidence on appointment

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Full-time and Part-time positions available in: Cork City

Horizons is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Social Care Workers on a full-time and part time basis to support people living in community residences to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.

This recruitment opportunity will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for people supported in Horizons.

Note:

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information provided on application.

Salary:

The 12-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026: €41,260, €42,832, €44,769, €46,186, €47,618, €49,058, €50,520, €52,015, €53,528, €55,098, €56,717, €57,789LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Your role will assist in providing person centred opportunities for people living in their own home, along with support for activities of daily living, that can help to develop and maintain links with the wider community. A commitment to a person-centred, citizen based, social model of support is required. Focus on supporting the development of valued social roles is essential.

Horizons are committed to provide the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service.

Essential Educational requirements:

• A Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework).
• An equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board.
• Hold professional registration or be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registrations Board at CORU. Where registration has not yet been received from CORU, applicants must demonstrate evidence of application. Contract of employment will only be issued on receipt of Coru Registration.

Essential Requirements:

• On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to live and work in Ireland.
• Applicants must have 12 months experience in a healthcare setting.
• An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of individualised supports to people living in their own home.
• An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to meet the needs of people.
• Sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery.
• A Full Clean Driver’s Licence is desireable.
• Excellent report writing and organisational skills.
• Display a good working knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Successful Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• The ability to resolve conflict and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view.
• The ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in a timely manner.
• A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of Person-Centred Planning.
• Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Annual Registration

(i) On appointment, practitioners must have obtained registration on CORU’s Social Care Workers Register and maintain registration annually.

Completed applications must be returned no later than Friday 13th oNovember 2026.

A panel may be formed from which appointments to the position of Social Care Worker may be filled during the lifetime of the panel (12 months).

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.