BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - SOUTHERN REGION
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.
Applications are invited for the following post
Professionally Qualified Social Worker
Ref: 55/2025
Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Adults & Safeguarding Services, Cork
The Role
The role of the adult disabilities Social Worker is to work in partnership with people supported, families, carers, staff and service providers to identify needs, provide emotional and practical support, and empower people and their families to enhance their quality of life. Social Work is a central role within the service with a duty to promote, support and safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable adults. The Adult disability social worker works within a team and reports to the Head of Social Work.
The Candidate:
Professional Qualifications, Experience etc.
* Must be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.
* Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
* Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before contract of employment can be issued.
* Have a minimum of 1 year’s experience working as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker and experience of working with safeguarding vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or Tusla.
* On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU.
* Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
* Must have a full driving licence and means of transport which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads.
* Candidates must be fully competent, capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such that they can render regular and efficient service.
* Candidates must be of good character.
Salary Scale: €50,120 - €72,356 per annum including 1 LSI (Consolidated Salary Scales 1/8/25)
Reporting to: Head of Social Work Department.
Informal enquiries to:
Michelle Clarke Dunphy, Head of Social Work Department, Tel:
The closing date for receipt of all applications is: Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 3rd December 2025
A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.
Applications should be made online using the 'Apply' link below.
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer.
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