Social Care Workers in Cork

About the Role

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is one of the top 150 Employers in Ireland. Our organisation is deeply embedded in communities and we are one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Munster. We support people with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions. We empower people to live a life of their choosing, connected and participating in their communities. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) guides our services and we play an important role in the future direction of the sector.

We are committed to inclusion and social change. We work to make Cork a more inclusive and diverse place to live, work and learn. The ongoing mission of the organisation is to provide a range of rights-based, person-centered, community-based, self-directed services and supports to enable people to live a life of their choosing. We comply with the standards outlined in The Charities Governance Code, which is developed and monitored by the Charities Regulator.

Social Care Workers

Full-time and Part-time positions available in: Cork City. Horizons is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Social Care Workers on 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.

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.

Requirements

Essential Educational requirements:

• A Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework).
• OR
• An equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board.
• AND
• Hold 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. Contract of employment will only be issued on receipt of Coru Registration.

Essential Requirements:

• On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to live and work in Ireland.
• Applicants must have 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 desirable.
• 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.

Details

Location: Cork City, County Cork, Ireland

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

How to Apply

Completed applications must be returned no later than Friday 13th November 2026. 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. A panel may be formed from which appointments to the position of Social Care Worker may be filled during the lifetime of the panel (12 months).