Health Care jobs in Limerick
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Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker
Purpose of role: The policy of Tusla Child and Family Agency is to enable children / young people to live with their own families wherever possible and to support parents where necessary in fulfilling that role. The Social Care Worker will provide care, protection, and support to vulnerable or dependent clients, individually or in groups, in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies. The primary aim is to provide intervention necessary to address the child / young person’s issues or the issues that are preventing them from living at home or in relative / foster care. S/he will ensure the welfare of those under his/her care and will act as an advocate as appropriate. Social Care Workers in a Residential setting work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide care to service users. Children / young people may be referred to a residential setting for a number of reasons by the Social Work department e.g. family breakdown / separation, history of neglect, sexual / physical abuse, addiction or mental health issues. Residential care aims to provide a therapeutic care placement to service users who most often present with emotional or behavioural difficulties and cannot live with their own families. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children / Young People The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Please refer to the Candidate Information pack attached to this campaign for full and further detail. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: Expect to graduate or to have received final year results with at least a second class honours / merit in a degree (Level 7 or higher) in Social Care Work on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in 2026. Be registered in the Social Care Work Register maintained by the Social Care Worker Registration Board maintained at CORU (or have entitlement to be registered and obtain registration prior to appointment). Maintain live annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Leader / Designated Centre Administrator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: SOCIAL CARE LEADER / DESIGNATED CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent and Specified Purpose Contracts available- Full Time Posts Location: Limerick Community Services Candidates Should: · Minimum Level 8 Qualification in Social Care, Nursing or Social Work . 3 years’ experience working with people with an intellectual disability · Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Have a strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations · Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and supervise staff. · Have an understanding of and commitment to Personal Lifestyle Planning. · Be proactive and have the ability to work as part of a team. · Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative. · Excellent IT, administration, report writing and organisational skills. · Possess a full clean driving licence and own vehicle. · Be able to work evenings and weekend shifts. · Be prepared to be on call as required Desirable Criteria: · Working with budgets and accounts · Knowledge of spreadsheets and database · Have reasonable knowledge and appreciation of, residential needs, social/recreational issues and training programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities · A relevant qualification at minimum Level 6 in People Management · 1 to 3 years Management experience while not essential is desirable Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Sunday 4th January 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
