Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation providing age-related residential, educational, and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, and communication disorders throughout Cork and Kerry.
Support Workers
Ref: 13/2025
Locations: Cork city, suburbs, Bandon, Innishannon, and Fermoy areas
Type: Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight
The Role
Support Workers play a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. Responsibilities include:
1. Providing all aspects of personal care during the day, including supporting individuals with meals, personal hygiene, and physical well-being.
2. Assisting and supporting People who use the Service with implementing their Individual Plans and achieving associated outcomes.
3. Supporting People in participating in community life through inclusive and creative thinking.
The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans.
The Candidate
The successful candidates must:
* Have a minimum relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Minor Award qualification on the QQI framework, preferably in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills (desirable modules in Intellectual Disability or Childcare), or SNA qualification, or be undertaking a relevant Social Care/Nursing/Allied Health Level 7/8 qualification.
* Possess a relevant Level 5 Major Award qualification on the QQI framework (8 modules), preferably in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills (including Intellectual Disability), or Childcare.
* Have at least 6 months’ experience working in the intellectual disability sector with Adults/Children (desirable).
* Hold a full clean Driver’s licence valid for manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
* Have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008.
Reporting To
Social Care Leader in community and residential settings, through the Line Manager to the Area Manager or other designated person.
Salary Scale
€33,699 - €46,984 including 1 LSI per annum (as of 1/3/25, Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-time hours will be paid pro-rata.
Application Details
Informal enquiries: Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentBOCSS@bocsi.ie
Closing date: Sunday 11th May 2025
Applications should be made using the Apply link below.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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