Support Worker (HCA or SCW): Mayfield, Co. Cork – evening Service
To provide a range of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism in an evening service at Mayfield, Co. Cork, with a person‑centred, holistic approach.
Responsibilities
Support service users with an intellectual / physical disability, autism.
Ensure service users are supported to make sense of their environment, learn new skills and maximise their independence.
Assist individuals with their daily living activities.
Support individuals to live a meaningful life, with a priority focus on equal citizenship.
Facilitate everyone supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community.
Act as an advocate for clients / residents.
Actively promote the participation of clients / residents in the formulation and execution of their care/placement plan.
Accompany service users to appointments and other events as required.
Assist service users that have reduced mobility.
Undertake duties as may be assigned by your direct manager/team leader to support the care of service users.
Manage challenging behaviours, using a positive behaviour support plan.
Provide reports on client activities to management.
Attend staff meetings and contribute constructively to the ongoing progression/implementation of the care plan.
Qualifications and Experience
Support Workers (HCA) must have a minimum of a Full QQI Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent.
Social Care Workers require at least a full QQI Level 7 qualification in Social Care and be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker by 30/11/2025.
Or have 2 years of experience working as a Social Care Worker and be registered with CORU as a Social Care Worker.
Positive and friendly approach to supporting clients and colleagues.
Good understanding of the rewarding work supporting individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements.
Additional Advantages
Full clean Irish or EEA driver’s licence at category B (car) and ability to drive our vehicles for the role.
One year of experience in a Healthcare or Social Care setting.
Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans.
Understanding of the requirements of working to regulatory standards for HSE & HIQA.
Working Hours & Location
Full time.
Shifts: 12:00 - 7:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.
Location: Mayfield, Co. Cork.
Reporting to: Service Team Lead and Day Service Manager.
Salary & Benefits
Support Worker: €15.00 – €18.62 per hour. Social Care Worker: €16.00 – €19.86 per hour (dependent on qualifications, experience).
Annual pay increments.
Flexibility on working hours.
Sunday overtime rate.
Uniform provided.
Contributory pension scheme.
Dedicated on‑call service for out‑of‑hours support.
Promotion and development opportunities.
Support for further education and training.
Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax‑free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 professional counselling, medical, financial and legal advice.
Refer a friend bonus.
Discounted driving lessons.
Permission to work in Ireland.
Working Conditions
Mandatory closure periods: one week each at Christmas and Easter, with two separate weeks in the summer. Day service employees are required to keep annual leave for these periods. Flexibility to redeploy to other parts of the service during closure periods can be approved by special request if annual leave is required outside of the closure periods.
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