Social Care Workers at Horizons Cork

Job Description:

Latest job information from Horizons Cork for the position of Social Care Workers. If the Social Care Workers vacancy in Cork matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Full-time and Part-time positions available in:Cork CityHorizonsis looking to recruit suitably qualified and experiencedSocial Care Workerson a full-time and part time basis to support people living in community residences to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.

This recruitment opportunity will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for people supported in Horizons.

Salary:The 12-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025:

€40,351, €41,908, €43,826, €45,229, €46,647, €48,072, €49,520, €50,990, €52,473, €54,012, €55,599,€56,650 LSINew appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.Your role will assist in providing person centred opportunities for people living in their own home, along with support for activities of daily living, that can help to develop and maintain links with the wider community. A commitment to a person-centred, citizen based, social model of support is required. Focus on supporting the development of valued social roles is essential.

Horizons are committed to provide the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service.

Educational requirements:

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

ORAn equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU's Social Care Workers Registration Board.

ANDHold professional registration or be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registrations Board at CORU. Where registration has not yet been received from CORU, applicants must demonstrate evidence of application.

Essential Requirements:

• On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland
• Minimum 12 months experience in a healthcare setting
• An understanding of theory and practice in the delivery of individualised supports to people living in their own home
• An understanding of therapeutic approaches relevant to meet the needs of people
• Sufficient awareness of policy, legislative and professional requirements to ensure an appropriate standard of service delivery
• A Full Clean Driver's Licence is essential
• Excellent report writing and organisational skills
• Display a good working knowledge of HIQA regulations and standards
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills

Successful Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:

• The ability to manage self in a busy working environment including the ability to prioritise workloads
• Flexibility and openness to change
• The ability to resolve conflict and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view
• The ability to evaluate information and make effective decisions in a timely manner
• A willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
• Knowledge of Person-Centred Planning
• Demonstrate initiative, good interpersonal and teamwork skills

Annual Registration(i) On appointment, practitioners must have obtained registration on CORU's Social Care Workers Register.

Informal enquiries may be made to Michael Costello, Regional Manager on Completed applications must be returned no later thanSunday 7th December 2025.N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

A panel will be formed from which appointments to the position of Social Care Worker may be filled during the lifetime of the panel (12 months).

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Job Info:

• Company: Horizons Cork
• Position: Social Care Workers
• Work Location: Cork
• Country: IE

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