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Professionally Qualified Social Work Team Leader Full Time Post Children’s Disability Network Team – Coolock CDNT This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Team Leader to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Social Work team Leader is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who will provide quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. The Team Leader will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team. There will be opportunities for training, and regular clinical supervision is provided. This permanent post is assigned to the Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team, located in the HSE Coolock Primary Care office., The successful candidate must have the following: Essential criteria: Informal enquiries are welcomed by Niamh Giltinan, Coolock Children’s Disability Manager, Niamh.giltinan@smh.ie and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie Closing date: 31st October 2025, 5:00pm Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
SOCIAL CARE WORKER Starbrook, SOUTHSIDE Day Service FULL TIME PERMANENT St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Worker - Full Time permanent contract (35 hour week). Starbrook is a day services providing supports and activities to adults with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, autism, physical and/or sensory disabilities. Starbrook is Located in Leopardstown. The Centre is a person centred service guided and supported by the standards of New Directions and through individual Cosan programmes and QQI courses. The service aims to meet the needs of each individual service user promoting independence and quality of life. The day service team is comprised of different skill mix reflecting the needs of the persons using the service. The team includes Social care workers and Direct Support workers, managed by a Social Care Leader and is supported by the MDT. Essential Criteria for Applicants · Experience of supporting individuals to engage in social activities in the community · Experience working with Families, Clinicians and building links in the community · Experience in providing individuals with positive behavior support Must be eligible to work in Ireland. Desirable Criteria for Applicants · Must have a full, clean driver license and willing to drive as part of duties. Applicants must: What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Comprehensive Induction · Training / CPD · Career Progression Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351– point 12; €56,650 per annum based on working a 39 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Informal enquires to; Dympna Farrell 0872202243 Closing date : 31.10.2025 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. To apply: Please upload a copy of your C.V and cover letter via Rezoomo Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role taken in to account the criteria in the above advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview. Please note that a six month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Upstream NI Schools Project Worker
UPSTREAM NI SCHOOLS PROJECT WORKER Are you passionate about supporting young people before that reach crisis point? Join MACS as a Project Worker for Upstream NI , a new schools-based initiative preventing youth homelessness before crisis hits. As an Upstream NI Schools-Based Project Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering an innovative, early intervention model aimed at preventing youth homelessness across schools in Northern Ireland. Working directly within educational settings, you will use a universal screening tool to identify young people who may be at risk of housing instability or crisis. You will provide person-centred, strengths-based support to young people and their families, helping to address underlying issues before they escalate. Collaborating closely with school staff, families, and external services, you will coordinate tailored interventions that promote wellbeing, resilience, and long-term housing security. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering approach inspired by international best practice and adapted to meet the specific needs of young people in Northern Ireland. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work for MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CV’s submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. Posts Available : Full Time, Fixed Term post (12 months with possibility of extension, subject to funding) Salary: £25,545 per annum Benefits : MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date : Thursday 30th October 2025 at 9:30am. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check.
Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Workerto join our team in ST. Laurence, Lota Park , Glanmire,Cork and our Adult Day Services, Cork. Contract Type: Permanent, temporary and relief contracts available Contract Hours: Full time (39 hours per week), Part-Time & Relief Salary Scale: €32,639 – €39,499 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th October 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Social CARE Leader
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE LEADER St Vincent’s Adult Day Service, Dublin PERMANENT – FULL TIME CONTRCAT (39HPW) Salary: € 56,351 -65,807* (LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Req: 87272 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent- completed or to be enrolled in a recognised management course. · Minium of three years’ experience in a relative sector. · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. Desirable: · QQI Level 8 is desirable but applicants with level 7 degree who have relevant experience will be considered. The award must be considered eligible for CORU registration · Have experience of Person Centred planning. · Have an awareness of New Directions and regulations. · Desire to support people to live their best lives. · Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. · Experience in the area of supervision. Applicants should posses Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework as set out in the job description. Why work with us? Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Jennifer Duffy Day Service Manager Tel; 0871247973 /Karina Waters Day Service Manager 0858769412 Closing date for receipt of applications: 29.10.25 Interviews to be held on 10.11.2025 Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Workerto join our team in Cork (Adult Respite Services, Ard na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork). Contract Type: Permanent full time and relief contracts available Contract Hours: up to 39 hours per week & Relief Salary Scale: €32,639 – €39,499 pro rata per annum. This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR ·A comparable SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Thursday 30th October 2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention polic
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Suir Services (see attached for further details): The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,036- €47,454 pro-rata) • 22 days Annual Leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 29th October 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker (Permanent, Full Time) Type: This is a permanent full-time post working 78 hours per fortnight Location: Cashel, Co. Tipperary (Adult Residential Service) Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and help individuals make their own, informed choices. Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 29th October 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Social Care Workers, Southside
ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE Social Care Workers – Dublin Southside Day and Residential Full-time Permanent Contracts St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St.Michael’s House is committed to providing individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support individualised services in North and South Dublin. Locations include Swords, Balbriggan, Ballymun, Edenmore, Baldoyle, Finglas, Templeogue, Glasnevin and Goatstown These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community. A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Worker- Full Time permanent contract, in a number of community residential services for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism based in Churchtown and Goatstown. We are also recruiting for Social care worker for a busy Day Service Hub based in Rathfarnham. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive team to deliver a high-quality service. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and families. The key task is to provide person centred supports to individuals. Essential Criteria for Applicants: What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Comprehensive Induction · Training / CPD · Career Progression Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with August'25 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €40,351 – point 12; €56,650 per annum based on working a 39 hour week . Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Informal enquires to; Jennie Wall 086 174 2064 Closing date : 29th October 2025 at 5pm Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. To Apply: Upload your CV and Cover Letter including a written explanation for any gaps in employment and C.V via rezoomo link below. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Social CARE Worker
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER Community Residential Service, ST VINCENT’S CENTRE DUBLIN PERMANENT FULL TIME CONTRACT (39HPW) PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT (35HPW) Salary: € 40,351 - 56,650* (LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Req: 87151 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Must have full automatic or manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement · Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern. Desirable: · To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Monica Griffin monica.griffin@avistaclg.ie 0872194638 Closing date for receipt of applications 29thOctober 2025. Interviews will take place: week beginning 10thNovember2025 “A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer
