Social Care Worker

Applications are invited for the following post

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

Social Care Worker/s – Ref: 53/2026

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 Corlann South

• 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 Programme (EAP)
• Organisation wide social and wellbeing groups and initiatives

See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care professionals / education /

approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ or

2. Have a Schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*)

See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-

professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-

qualifications.htmlOR

3. Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR

4, Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2

below), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The

acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application

for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. AND

5. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers

Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Note 1*

Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for

existing practitioners under Section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU

during the two-year period after register opens up to 30th November 2025. Once thetransitional period is over - 30th

November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.

Note 2*

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30thNovember 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of

the progression in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between

30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care

Professionals Act 2025.

(a) Have a suitable standard of professional attainments

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

the duties of the office)

(c) 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.

2. Annual registration

a) Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers

Registration Board at CORU AND

b) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the Corlann South Service by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Character

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

Salary Scale: €41,260 - €57,789 including 1 LSI (1/6/26) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary 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 21 4556299

or

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

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2026

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

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Corlann is an equal opportunities employer