Cork support organisation to broaden its Horizons by expanding children’s services

A Cork organisation supporting people with an intellectual disability and autism has announced that it is expanding its children’s services.

The expansion of Horizons, formerly the Cope Foundation, will create 14 new positions, further strengthening the charity’s commitment to supporting children and families.

From the development of a children’s hub to respite care, the new offerings will give families vital assistance, ensuring that children supported by Horizons have the opportunity to thrive in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Horizons is now recruiting for a variety of roles including care assistants, staff nurses and social care workers.

Sylvia Murphy, clinical nurse manager, said: “I have worked with Horizons for 16 years. This is more than just a job, it’s about making a lasting difference in children’s lives.”

Linda Buckley, whose son Josh is supported by Horizons, added: “It’s hard to put into words what it means to receive the support we do from Horizons. Josh is happy and he has thrived and progressed so much.”