Social Care Worker, Rathmore Residential Service (29 hrs per week) in Rathmore

About the Role

Kerry Parents and Friends Association is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of life-enhancing services and supports, responding to the needs, wishes, and choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to support networks in their communities. Kerry Parents and Friends Association was established in 1973 as a support to families of people with an intellectual disability. The Association provides community-based Day, Residential, and Support Services for more than 250 adults.

Details

Location: Rathmore, County Kerry, Ireland

Contract: Permanent, Part-time (29 hrs per week)

Salary: €40,945–€54,747 per year

Closing date: 4 Sept 2026

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in delivering high quality care, ensuring the well being of those we support, and advocating for their rights while fostering meaningful community inclusion. Working collaboratively with a team, you will contribute to the creation of a supportive and respectful environment tailored to individual needs.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Person centred support and advocacy
• Facilitate and implement a person centred approach that aligns with each individual’s goals, abilities, and aspirations.
• Support individuals in making informed choices and actively participating in their community, hobbies, and relationships.
• Advocate for individuals, ensuring their rights, dignity, and privacy are respected at all times.
• Promote inclusion and independence, empowering individuals to develop daily living skills and engage in social, educational, and vocational activities.
• Health, well being and personal care
• Ensure the physical, emotional, and social well being of individuals in all aspects of daily life.
• Provide support with personal care, mobility, and health related needs, while encouraging independence.
• Assist individuals in developing essential life skills, such as meal preparation, household tasks, and personal care.
• Encourage and facilitate physical activities, social outings, and recreational programs to enhance quality of life.
• Teamwork and communication
• Work collaboratively with a team, including external agencies, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
• Maintain open, professional, and respectful communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in team meetings, care plan reviews, and service development discussions.
• Accurately document daily records, progress notes, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Association policies.
• Compliance and continuous development
• Ensure adherence to HIQA standards, the Disability Act 2005, GDPR, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Follow the policies, guidelines, and best practices of the Association to maintain high standards of care.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and stay informed on best practices in disability services.
• Proactively contribute to service improvements by sharing ideas and feedback.

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

• Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
• OR
• Hold one of the additional qualifications listed under section 38 of the Health Act 2005. Applicants who register under the sufficiently relevant qualifications must fulfill the five year practice requirement.
• OR
• Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is confirmation from CORU that an application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30 November 2025.
• And
• 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.

On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to KPFA by way of the Annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

How to Apply

If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. Apply Now.