Social Care Workers
3 x Permanent Full Time Positions
Rotating roster (including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend supports)
(the above posts are aligned to the Social Care Worker pay scale)
Horizons is recruiting Social Care Workers for New Horizons, an individualised support service.
About the Service:
New Horizons is dedicated to supporting individuals build and sustain meaningful connections within their chosen communities based on their gifts and strengths. The aim is to enable each individual to access both formal and informal supports. We work in partnership with the person to empower them to discover how they want to live their life. We provide them with the supports they need to make this happen by offering them the right supports at the right time by the right person.
Why Join Us:
New Horizons support model is based on international best practice and in line with the UNCRPD, a Human Rights based service delivery. Discover a meaningful professional opportunity with the New Horizons team, where your compassion can truly make a difference. As part of the team, you’ll provide vital psychosocial support to individuals navigating the pressures of everyday life. Witnessing people living the lives of their choosing is incredibly rewarding. If you’re ready to contribute to positive change in people’s lives, are passionate about human rights for people with disabilities, join us and find fulfilment in every step forward together.
Essential Requirements:
Applicants on the closing date for the competition must:
Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at:
- https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ (see note 2 below*)
OR
Have a schedule 3 qualification
See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at:
https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (see note 1 & 2 below*)
OR
Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
OR
Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (see note 3 below*) must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by 30th November 2025.
OR
Provide Proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
Note 1*
Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.
Note 2*
If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU [email protected]
Note 3*
Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5-year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023.
AND
b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
- Practical understandings of life skills for independent living.
- Strong foundation in trauma-informed, human rights, and strengths-based practice.
- Knowledge and awareness of the ADMA and how it informs practice.
- Maintains clear boundaries – “New Horizons staff are friendly and want good things for you but we can never replace your family or friends, our job is to support you with family relationships, to be a good neighbour, to make friends and to be part of your community.”
- Comfortable with uncertainty and a strong commitment to positive risk-taking.
- Solution-focused and resilient individual.
- Passionate about engaging with people in distress, bringing a calm, professional, and trauma-informed approach.
- Warm, responsive, and team-oriented.
- A full, clean driving license is essential.
What we offer:
- Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
- Supervision appropriate to experience levels
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- CPD is actively encouraged and regular training and supervision provided
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Research opportunities will be supported when in line with Horizons vision, mission and goals
- Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
- Onsite parking
- An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
Informal enquiries can be made to Tara Dunne, Regional Manager on 086 032 0639.
Completed application forms must be returned no later than Friday 22nd August 2025.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
Visit our Website at Horizonscork.ie
