Social Care Worker

Brothers of Charity Services IrelandCorkFull-timePart-timePermanent

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

We are seeking energetic, passionate Social Care Workers to join our residential care teams based in our Services in Cork City, suburbs and Bandon, Co. Cork.

Applications are invited for the following posts

A unique opportunity to work as part of a team using the ‘Good Lives Model’

Social Care Worker/s

Ref: 39/2025

Permanent Full-Time hours (78 hours per fortnight)

Adult Residential

Two Centres within a 20km radius of Cork City

A panel may also be formed as a result of this process to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year

The Purpose

The person/s appointed to the residential services will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. He/she will work to the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity ensuring the needs of the people supported are being met by them as directed by the Person in Charge.

The model of Service will be based on the Good Lives Model. The successful candidate ideally should have a good working knowledge of Clinical Risk Management and in the identified planning systems or in the management of Services for persons with complex/ behavioural support needs As a team member, the best interests of each person using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving people supported, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues. People supported receive an integrated or part integrated service in line with their preference.

Reporting to the Social Care Leader / Person in Charge

Benefits of working for the Brothers of Charity

HSE Salary Scales
Access to state pension scheme and National pay awards
Part of an experienced dynamic team including Multi-Disciplinary team members
Individual Supervision
Comprehensive in-house training for all staff
Support structure for new staff
Free parking onsite
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Service (Spectrum Life)
Organisation wide social and wellbeing groups and initiatives

Professional Qualifications and Experience etc.

Candidates must

Possess a Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework) OR

Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU And

Must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers registration board with CORU and obtain such registration by November 2025 and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role

Have a suitable standard of professional attainments

Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the office)

Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s

Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience of working with persons with an intellectual disability/autism in a Residential setting is essential.

Experience of working with Adults with behaviour that challenges is essential.

Commitment to the principles of social inclusion and community integration is essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility is essential

Experience of using alternative communication methods is essential.

Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific needs and/or clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is essential.

Knowledge of the Good Lives model of service and ARMADILLO risk review process is desirable.

Have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as driving of service vehicles is a requirement for this role.

Age

The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants .

* Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.

Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.

3. Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Salary Scale: €40,351 - €56,650 including 1 LSI per annum (1/8/25) and pro-rata for part-time contracts

* Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents.

Hours of work: 78 hours per fortnight which may include sleep-in duties

INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO:

Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, +353 86 4157596

Linda Curtin, Area Manager, Tel: + 353 87 7060761, e-mail: linda.curtin@bocsi.ie

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August 2025

Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer

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