Relief Social Care Worker roles

Job title:

Relief Social Care Worker roles

Company:

Kerry Parents and Friends Association

Job description

As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales.Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale.Kerry Parents and Friends Association is excited to announce multiple relief roles in social care work. We are a passionate organisation committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers both our employees and the individuals we serve.Why join us?

• Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the freedom to design a schedule that fits your lifestyle while working across a 7 day week.
• Work Close to Home: Our services span countywide.

We’re looking for passionate individualsAre you eager to make a meaningful impact? Do you value inclusion, empowerment, and community support? Then we’d love to hear from you!What We Value:

• A person centred approach to care.
• Passion for promoting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An understanding of HIQA regulations and standards, Disability Act 2005, Health and Safety Legislation, and GDPR.

Social Care Worker Essential Criteria:

• Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date, hold a 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:
• If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie.
• OR
• Have a schedule 3 qualification. Please see list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at:
• 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 of November 2025. Once the transitional period is over – 30th of November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered.
• If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie.
• OR
• Have a comparible qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
• OR
• Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, 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 the 30th of November 2025.
• Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before the 30th of 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 full time) during the 5 year period prior to the Register opened on the 30th of November 2023.
• 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.
• AND
• Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role.
• Annual Registration
• (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU.
• AND
• (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Association by way of the annual patient safety assurance certificate.

What’s desirable?

• Full driver’s licence and access to a road worthy car insured for business purposes.
• Experience supporting people in the community is highly desirable.
• Willingness to drive Association vehicles.
• Good IT skills to support daily tasks.

Note: A valid Irish work permit is required where applicable.Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training.(A panel may be formed from which future vacancies in a relief capacity may be filled up to the 30th of September 2025)*In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in your CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.*Canvassing
Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate’s favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate’s automatic disqualification from the position.Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer

Expected salary

Location

Co Kerry

Job date

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:45:07 GMT

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