Social Care Worker

Location:New Ross area, Co. Wexford

Contract Type: permanent, 35 hours per week

Closing date: Monday, 2 November, 4:00 p.m.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter

Join an Organisation You Can Be Proud Of

Since 1975, Cumas New Ross has empowered adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities to fully participate in their communities. Externally recognised for excellence we uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism, ensuring every individual’s rights, preferences, and goals are at the heart of all we do.

About the Role

As a Social Care Worker, you will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing of residents. This includes providing personal care, ensuring a clean and safe environment, building life skills, and supporting meaningful participation in community life.

Role Requirements

Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Nursing, Youth and Community Studies, or Social Work or other relevant qualification at degree level.
CORU:
-Be currently registered on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU. Evidence of current registration will be required; or
-Hold a CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualification and have submitted an application for registration under Section 38. Evidence of the qualification and application will be required, and any offer will be conditional upon obtaining CORU registration before commencing employment as a Social Care Worker; or
-Meet the eligibility requirements for registration under Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended) and have fully submitted an application to CORU by the transitional deadline of 30 November 2025, with that application remaining pending. Evidence of submission, current application status and supporting documentation demonstrating eligibility under this route will be required. Submission of an application alone will not be sufficient to meet this recruitment requirement.
A minimum of 6 months’ work experience working with individuals with intellectual disability
Experience working with individuals with complex needs a distinct advantage
Excellent IT and report writing skills.
Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty
Must hold a full clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland and be willing to drive company vehicles
Proficient in both oral and written English language
Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland

What We Offer:

Competitive pay
Generous annual leave allowance
Rostering that supports work–life balance
Company pension & employee assistance program
Access to the Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) healthcare cash plan
Bike to work scheme
Opportunities for training, development & career growth

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Care Worker will:

Support the Person in Charge with all aspects of the effective running of the residential service.
Facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for residents appropriate to their wishes and goals
Facilitate, encourage and develop each resident’s choice and decision-making skills, and ensuring the resident and their representatives are actively involved in the decision-making process.
Enable each resident to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests and facilitate residents to actively participate and integrate into the community,
Support and develop the self-help and social skills of each resident enabling them to maximise their independence and control, acting as a Key Worker for specific residents
Ensure the best possible health and wellbeing of residents in all areas of their lives including health and personal care.
Be familiar with and ensure that policies, procedures, and codes of practice of the Services are adhered to
Be responsible for all aspects of Health and Safety of service users and staff and compliance with Health and Safety legislation, ensure reporting and recording of incidents meet the service standards and participate in incident reviews or other investigations
Be responsible for the safe use and care of equipment and report faulty equipment etc., as it arises
Be familiar and operate to fire regulations and emergency procedures and participate in the implementation of same.  
Ensure that all records in relation to individuals supported by the services are up to date, correctly filed and managed as per the service’s records management system.
Manage risk in a systematic way that is embedded in a culture of safety, welfare and quality of life for residents. Report all accident/incidents and take appropriate action.
Ensure that all petty cash and the personal monies of the residents are properly accounted for. keeping relevant records and ensuring that accounts are checked and balanced
Ensure the homes of the residents are clean, comfortable and report any maintenance issues
Attend and participate fully in regular staff meetings where all aspects of the service area are discussed with a view to maintaining high standards.
Deal with confidential information in a discreet and responsible manner
Report all matters of concern immediately to the Person in Charge.
Attend mandatory and specific skills training courses as scheduled
Provide cover as required

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties but is rather a guide to the role, the organisation may add other duties over time.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work in an agile, creative, innovative, high-standard service where your skills and values will make a measurable difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team committed to continuous improvement and genuine inclusion.

Additional information

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ireland at the time of application, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Position is based in New Ross area, Co. Wexford.

A six-month probationary period will apply. Garda Clearance and reference checks will be required for all prospective employees.

Full Job Description and Person Specification are available upon request at recruitment@cumas.ie

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter

Cumas New Ross is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Social Care Worker - Residential (Permanent, 35 hours per week)

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