Social Care Worker
About the role
CORLANN
Applications are invited for the following positions
Social Care Workers
Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale, Liosmor, Askeaton)
Permanent Posts
Social Care Worker 12-point scale 41,260- 57,789 (pro-rata)
Working with Corlann
Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.
We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:
Competitive Rates of Pay
22 days Annual Leave
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Flexible Working Hours
Full Training provided
Full & Part-Time Work
Career Progression
Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Programs
The role of a Social Care Worker
Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices.
Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements.
Essential:
Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
Experience in working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is desirable
The post may provide an individualised service to a person supported.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday, 4th September 2026
CORLANN is an Equal Opportunities Employer
INDLP
Compensation
This Other role pays $22k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in Ireland.
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