As a Social Care Worker (SCW) in Ireland, staying registered with CORU means staying accountable for your ongoing professional development. While the responsibility for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) lies with you, CORU doesn’t leave you to figure it out alone.
In fact, CORU offers clear guidance, tools, and templates to help you build a CPD portfolio that’s compliant, structured, and audit-ready something every SCW should be familiar with.
Why a CPD Portfolio Matters
Your CPD portfolio is your formal record of the learning, reflection, and development activities you’ve completed each year. Under CORU’s rules, SCWs are expected to complete at least 30 CPD hours annually, and be able to evidence this if selected for audit.
A portfolio:
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- Documents the CPD activities you’ve undertaken
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- Demonstrates how those activities have enhanced your practice
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- Shows your commitment to ethical, competent, and up-to-date care
Why This Is Essential for Your Career
Having a well-maintained CPD portfolio doesn’t just tick the box for compliance, it’s a strategic tool for career growth. It:
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- Enhances your employability with top care providers
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- Helps you identify gaps and future learning needs
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- Prepares you for promotion or role expansion
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- Reinforces your professional identity as a reflective practitioner
Employers value staff who take their development seriously and your portfolio is the clearest proof.
How Orange Recruitment Can Support You
At Orange Recruitment, we work with many of Ireland’s top organisations who understand the value of CPD and actively support staff in their development.
We help SCWs by:
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- Matching you with employers who fund CPD courses or provide study leave
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- Preparing you for roles where reflective practice and upskilling are encourage
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- Providing access to new job opportunities where growth is a priority
Our team knows what a strong CPD portfolio looks like and we’re here to help you get there.
Building a CORU-compliant CPD portfolio isn’t just a requirement it’s a career asset. With the right templates, guidance, and support, it can become a powerful tool to help you grow as a Social Care Worker.
When you’re ready for a new opportunity, contact Orange Recruitment, we’ll connect you with employers who value your development as much as you do.