Social Care Worker for residential care in Cork..

Cork City, IrelandPart-timePosted Nov 3, 2026

Job description

Are you a dedicated Social Care Worker seeking a rewarding opportunity in Cork? At MCMA, we empower social care professionals to make a meaningful difference across diverse community settings while maintaining control over their professional journey. Essential Requirements: A Level 7+ Degree in Social Care on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Active registration or confirmed eligibility/progress with CORU as a Social Care Worker. Valid legal permission to work in Ireland.

What We Offer

Career Variety & Choice: Gain broad experience across multiple client groups or tailor your assignments to your specialised areas of interest. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling that works in harmony with your personal commitments. Competitive Pay: Transparent and attractive hourly rates recognising your expertise.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to an employee health insurance scheme and the TaxSaver Commuter Scheme for public transport savings. Dedicated Support: Ongoing individualised guidance and professional consultation from our experienced team.

In this vital role, you will champion person-centred support, empowering service users to lead fulfilling, dignified, and independent lives. You will bring empathy, professional initiative, and strong collaboration to multidisciplinary environments.

Key Responsibilities

Advocate for the dignity, rights, and choices of each individual within the service. Contribute to developing, implementing, and reviewing comprehensive Care and Placement Plans. Support the holistic wellbeing—emotional, physical, educational, and social—of service users. Liaise effectively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and external healthcare professionals.

Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and reports in line with regulatory policies and best practice standards. Hold a full, clean driving licence (desirable).

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