Social Care Workers

Horizons Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Cork is seeking qualified Social Care Workers for full-time and part-time positions. The role emphasizes supporting individuals in community residences to enhance their quality of life and maintain social links. Ideal candidates must have a relevant social care qualification and experience in a health or disability setting. A commitment to person-centred care is essential.

Qualifications

• Permission to work in Ireland.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a healthcare or disability setting.
• Understanding of person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support for daily living activities.
• Assist individuals in maintaining community links.
• Support the development of valued social roles.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent report writing and organisational skills

Ability to manage self in a busy environment

Flexibility and openness to change

Education

Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice

Tools

Knowledge of HIQA regulations

Job description

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

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.

Salary: The 12-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025:
€40,351, €41,908, €43,826, €45,229, €46,647, €48,072, €49,520, €50,990, €52,473, €54,012, €55,599, €56,650 LSI

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 providing the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service.

Educational Requirements:

• A Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework)
• OR An equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board.
• AND Where registration has not yet been received from CORU, applicants must demonstrate evidence of application.

Essential Requirements:

• Permission to work in Ireland
• Minimum 12 months experience in a healthcare or disability 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
• 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.
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

Informal enquiries may be made to Michael Costello, Regional Manager on 086 168 2378.

Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 26th October 2025.

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Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

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

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