Support Worker in Cork

About the Role

Support Worker in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland. Full-time, permanent position with Corlann. Salary €34,881 - 48,494. Fluent English required.

Support Workers play a vital role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling and self-directed lives. The role involves providing person-centred support in all aspects of daily living while promoting independence, inclusion, dignity and individual choice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting people with personal care, health and wellbeing needs.
• Assisting with daily living activities, including meal preparation, household tasks and community access.
• Supporting individuals to achieve goals identified through person-centred planning and individual support plans.
• Promoting social inclusion, community participation and the development of meaningful relationships.
• Supporting people to exercise their rights, make informed choices and maximise their independence.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to multidisciplinary and person-centred support processes.

Location: Cork City, Cork suburbs, Upton & Bandon.

Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time (78 hours per fortnight).

A panel may be formed as a result of this recruitment process from which future Support Worker (Care Assistant) vacancies, both Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part-Time, arising within Corlann South Residential Services across Cork City, Cork suburbs and County Cork, may be filled during the lifetime of the panel, which will remain in place for up to 12 months.

Requirements

Must hold a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award (formerly FETAC) consisting of 8 modules, preferably in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills or Childcare; or hold an SNA qualification; or be undertaking a relevant Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care or Nursing.

Have a minimum of 6 months' experience supporting adults and/or children within the intellectual disability sector.

Hold a full, clean driving licence which qualifies the holder to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads, as driving service vehicles is an essential requirement of the role.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to person-centred practice, inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities.

Have experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or complex support needs, including behaviours of concern.

Details

Closing date: 13 Sept 2026.

Salary: €34,881 - 48,494.

Benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay, 23 days Annual Leave, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Flexible Working Hours, Full Training provided, Full & Part-Time Work, Career Progression, Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Programs.

Reporting to: Social Care Leader / Area Manager / Services Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate.

How to Apply

Applications should be made using the Apply link below.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be directed to:

• Carolann Corkery, Area Manager | Tel: +353 87 4859726 | Email: Carolann.Corkery@corlann.ie
• Catriona O'Gorman, Area Manager | Tel: +353 87 3308276 | Email: Catriona.Ogorman@corlann.ie
• James Brady, Area Manager | Tel: +353 87 1637091 | Email: James.Brady@corlann.ie
• Sinead Murphy, Area Manager | Tel: +353 87 3584590 | Email: Sinead.Murphy@corlann.ie