Support Worker (HCA or SCW): Co. Cork- evening Service

Barróg Healthcare; Cork; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual steps

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work and tax-free travel

Job summary

Barrog Healthcare is seeking Social Care Workers for day services in Cork City and County. The role involves supporting individuals with disabilities through person-centred care, meaningful activities and community participation, working with a team to promote independence and inclusion.

Positions are part-time (32 hours/week), with shifts 12:00–19:30 in Mayfield and 13:00–20:00 in Monahan Road. Salary from €15.00–€17.00/hr, reporting to Team Lead and Day Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
• A full clean driving licence is required.
• Support Worker applicants must have a QQI Level 5 major award in Health or Social Care, or at least two modules and a commitment to complete the full award.
• Social Care Worker applicants must have a BA or QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, or another sufficiently relevant qualification, and CORU registration.
• Relevant nursing, psychology, addiction studies, teaching or youth training qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities and autism.
• Assist service users with daily living activities and mobility.
• Help individuals develop new skills and maximise independence.
• Promote meaningful community participation and equal citizenship.
• Contribute to care and placement plans and attend meetings.
• Follow positive behaviour support plans when managing challenging behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records and provide activity reports to management.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Report writing

Education

QQI Level 5 Health or Social Care

BA or QQI Level 7 in Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (HCA or SCW): Co. Cork- evening Service

Purpose of the Role

Barrog Healthcare is recruiting Social Care Workers and Support Workers for day services across Cork City and County.

The role involves supporting individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism through person-centred care, meaningful activities and community participation. Staff work closely with each person and their circle of support to promote independence, inclusion and equal citizenship.

About Barrog Healthcare

Barrog Healthcare is a private health and social care provider delivering residential, day and community services nationwide across disability, mental health, aftercare and mainstream social care.

We are committed to supporting our service users and employees and welcome applications from candidates who share our values.

Salary

Support Workers from €15.00 per hour and Social Care Workers from €17.00 per hour

Job Type

Part time- Monday to Friday- 32 hours a week

Hours

12 pm-7.30 pm in Mayfield and 1 pm to 8pm in Monahan road - Monday to Friday

Locations

Mayfield and Monahan Road, Cork City

Reporting to

Team Lead and Day Service Manager

Probation

Six months

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Yearly Christmas Bonus
• Death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work and tax-free travel schemes
• Financial training assistance of €500 per year following 1 year's continuous service
• Career progression
• Mentoring and Support
• Uniform provided
• €500 Refer-a-friend bonus
• Length of Service Recognition

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have permission to work in Ireland and hold a full clean driving licence.

Support Worker applicants must have:

• A QQI Level 5 major award in Health or Social Care, or
• At least two completed modules and a commitment to complete the full award

Social Care Worker applicants must have:

• A BA or QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care, or another sufficiently relevant qualification
• Registration with CORU as a Social Care Worker

Relevant qualifications in nursing, psychology, addiction studies, teaching or accredited youth training may also be considered, depending on the service and client group.

Desirable Experience

• At least one year's experience in healthcare or social care
• Experience in report writing and client support planning

Key Skills

• A respectful and person-centred approach
• Understanding of positive behaviour support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT and report-writing skills

Main Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities and autism
• Assist service users with daily living activities and mobility needs
• Help individuals develop new skills and maximise their independence
• Promote meaningful community participation and equal citizenship
• Support service users to contribute to their care and placement plans
• Advocate for service users and accompany them to appointments or activities
• Follow positive behaviour support plans when managing challenging behaviour
• Maintain accurate records and provide activity reports to management
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to the delivery of care plans
• Complete other reasonable duties assigned by the Team Lead or Manager

All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and international police clearance where they have lived outside Ireland for more than six months since turning 16.