Shannon O’Sullivan brings great commitment and passion to her role as a social care worker with Corlann South, the service provider that supports more than 6,400 people with a range of intellectual disabilities across Ireland. I applied for a post with Corlann Children’s Respite after completing a work placement there as part of my Social Care degree in MTU (formerly CIT). Shannon O’Sullivan, social care worker with Corlann, an organisation dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Some of the key skills you need for a social care role would include flexibility, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills. For anyone working in social care — especially with children and young people — it’s a powerful resource.

Source: Irish Examiner March 20, 2026 08:54 UTC