Social Care Worker (Lavanagh House) in Cork
- Salary
- €19.70–€27.54 / hour
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
About the Role
Enable Ireland provides services to children and adults with disabilities across Ireland. Lavanagh House Children’s Respite service in Curraheen, Cork, offers planned short-term respite care for children with disabilities, both day and night. The service groups children by age and interest and is committed to working in partnership with service users and families in planning, delivery, and evaluation.
This relief Social Care Worker role will contribute to the development of personal plans, deliver personal care, and support children with medical needs, including administering medication.
Requirements
- Hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
- Be eligible to work in the state.
- Annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register must be maintained on appointment.
- Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans.
- Experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker.
- Experience of delivering personal care to adults.
- Experience of assisting adults with medical needs or administering medication.
- Experience of engaging in professional supervision.
Details
- Location: Curraheen, Cork
- Contract Type: Relief
- Contract Hours: Variable Hours
- Salary Scale: €39,943 (€19.70/hour) to €55,841 (€27.54) pro rata per annum (subject to LSI’s)
- Annual Leave Entitlement: 10.7% of hours worked for variable hours contracts
- Closing Date: 19 November 2026 before noon
- Panel Formation: A panel may be formed for similar vacancies arising in the next 12 months.
How to Apply
To apply, download the Job Description and Person Specification, then complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this Social Care Worker role?
- Applicants must hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See the list of recognised Social Care qualifications at https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/.
- Is this role open to candidates who are not currently registered with CORU?
- No. Eligible applicants must hold professional registration on the Social Care Workers Register at CORU on the closing date for the competition.
- What are the key duties of this Social Care Worker position?
- The role involves contributing to the development of personal plans, acting as a key worker, delivering personal care, assisting with medical needs or administering medication, and engaging in professional supervision.
- What is the salary range for this relief Social Care Worker role?
- The salary scale is €39,943 (€19.70/hour) to €55,841 (€27.54) pro rata per annum, subject to Long Service Increments (LSI’s).
- How do I apply for this position?
- Download the Job Description and Person Specification, then complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.