Support Worker (HCA or SCW): Bespoke Day Service, Cork City

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 19,975 - 28,791; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increments

Flexibility on working hours

Contributory pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cork City is looking for a part-time Support Worker to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, supporting clients in understanding their environment, and advocating for their needs. Applicants must have a QQI Level 5 award in Health or Social Care or similar qualifications. A full clean driver’s license is required. The role offers flexibility in working hours and an opportunity for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 major award in Health or Social Care or commitment to complete it.
• Full clean driver’s license required.
• Registration as Social Care Worker with CORU by Nov 2025 for applicable roles.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with intellectual/physical disabilities or autism.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Act as an advocate for clients/residents.

Skills

Ability to support client goals

Understanding of preventing challenging behaviour

Ability to work on own initiative

Comfortable with information technology

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care

B.A. in Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Support Worker (HCA or SCW): Bespoke Day Service, Cork City

Location: Cork City, Cork, Ireland

Job Type: Permanent / Part-time

Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker

Hourly Salary Range: €14.50 to €20.90

Purpose of Role: Provide a range of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

The Company: Barróg Healthcare is a small private health and social care provider based in Dublin offering residential care and day packages nationwide.

Contract: 24 hours a week

Shifts Available: Monday to Thursday 1pm–8pm

Reporting Relationship: Team Lead and Day Service Manager

Job Title: Support Worker (HCA) or Social Care Worker dependent on qualifications

Vetting: Reference checks, Garda Vetting, background clearances.

• Annual pay increments
• Flexibility on working hours
• Sunday overtime rate
• Uniform provided
• Contributory pension scheme
• Dedicated on‑call service for out‑of‑hours support
• Promotion and development opportunities
• Support for further education and training
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme and tax‑free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 professional counselling, medical, financial and legal advice
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounted driving lessons

Required Qualifications:

• Permission to work in Ireland.
• For Support Worker roles: minimum a QQI Level 5 major award (8 components/modules) in Health or Social Care, or commitment to complete the major award if some components are already completed.
• For Social Care Worker role: minimum a B.A. in Social Care, QQI Level 7, or equivalent, plus registration as a Social Care Worker with CORU by Nov 2025.
• Full clean driver’s licence.

Professional Advantage:

• One year of experience in a Healthcare or Social Care setting.
• Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans.

Candidate Skills / Experience:

• The ability to support the client group respectfully, centring the client’s goals and needs in every task.
• Understanding of how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working with essential information technology and providing reports.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Support service users with intellectual/physical disability or autism.
• Ensure service users understand their environment, learn new skills and maximise independence.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Support individuals to live a meaningful life, focusing on equal citizenship.
• Facilitate participation and integration into the community.
• Act as an advocate for clients/residents.
• Promote participation of clients/residents in the formulation and execution of their care/placement plan.
• Accompany service users to appointments and other events as required.
• Assist service users with reduced mobility.
• Undertake duties assigned by the direct manager/team leader.
• Manage challenging behaviours using a positive behaviour support plan.
• Provide reports on client activities to management.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing implementation of the care plan.