Senior Social Care Worker – Ladysbridge, Cork
Location: Ladysbridge, County Cork, Ireland
Client / Employer: Occupop
Type of Service: Children’s Respite Service
Salary: €20.34–€25.38 per hour. €1.50 extra per hour on Sundays
Job reference: 94ad193e41f6843cde1b12bb97b84210
Posted: 20.05.2026
Purpose of Post
The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person‑centred approach which meets the practical, physical and emotional needs of service users, with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism. To assist persons with a disability with residential, training and day service activities to achieve their highest level of functioning to maintain independence and/or to improve skills that will make them more independent.
Responsibilities
Part of the on‑floor duty team; coordinate the shift while on duty.
Supervise other staff under your direction.
Work collaboratively as part of a MDT in service delivery to residents.
Report directly to the Person In‑Charge.
Deputise for the Person In‑Charge and assume appropriate management responsibilities as required.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Social Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Teaching, Nursing, Childcare with Disability modules (or other relevant discipline/qualification).
At least 2 years experience of working in a residential, respite or day service setting with people with an intellectual disability.
Applicants must be CORU registered or in the process of obtaining CORU registration.
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