Support Worker

Rezoomo; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann South is a major voluntary organisation providing age-related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disability, Autism and communication disorders across Cork and Kerry. We are seeking Support Workers for temporary relief with up to 78 hours per fortnight.

Role involves assisting with daily living activities, meals and personal care, helping clients engage in the community, and supporting their goals under a Person Centred Plan.

Qualifications

• Must have QQI Level 5 Minor Award (or SNA or be undertaking Level 7/8/Psychology course).
• Desirable Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in Healthcare/Childcare.
• Desirable minimum 6 months’ experience in intellectual disability sector with adults/children.
• Must have a full clean driver's licence for manual transmission.
• Essential immunisation against Hepatitis B as per guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living including meals and personal hygiene.
• Assist people to participate in ordinary community life through inclusive and creative activities.
• Help individuals achieve goals in their Person Centred Plan.
• Report to Social Care Leader or Day Service Manager as part of the line management.

Skills

Intellectual Disability experience

Ability to work as part of a team

QQI level 5 Minor Award in Health Care

Good Communication Skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Minor Award (Healthcare Support)

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Healthcare/Childcare)

SNA qualification

Level 7/8 Social Care or related course

Job description

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Skills and attributes

• Intellectual Disability experience
• Ability to work as part of a team
• QQI level 5 Minor Award in Health Care Support
• Good Communication Skills

Description

Corlann
Corlann South is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disability, Autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork or Kerry area.

SUPPORT WORKERS

Ref: 99242 (36/2026)

Temporary Relief casual hours up to 78 hours per fortnight

Sector 1 & 2 Residential Services (Adults)

Locations: Cork Adult Services (Lota / Glanmire / Douglas / Little Island / Fermoy / Ballinhassig)

The Role

Support Workers provide a key role for individuals in Service. This role is to support the person with activities of daily living. Includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Support people to achieve their goals in their Person Centred Plan. To support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking.

The Candidate

The successful candidates must

• Must have a minimum relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Minor Award qualification on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework preferably in Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills (desirable a module in Intellectual Disability) / Childcare OR SNA qualification OR be undertaking a relevant Social Care / Nursing or Allied Health qualification Level 7/ Level 8/Psychology Course.
• It is desirable to have a relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Major Award qualification on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework (8 modules in total) preferably in Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills (including a module in Intellectual Disability) / Childcare
• It is desirable for candidates to have at least 6 months’ experience of working in the intellectual disability sector with Adults/children.
• Must have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
• It is desirable for the candidate to have life experience.

It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008

Reporting to: Social Care Leader or Day Service Manager in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager.

Salary Scale: €34,536 - €47,954 including 1 LSI per annum (1/8/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post

Informal Enquiries to

OR

Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: + 353 87 3840029

Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer