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Person in Charge / Social Care Leader Children’s Residential Respite Centre Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a caring and dedicated team? Join our organisation and take charge of one of our Children’s Residential Respite Centres, a safe and supportive space for children with intellectual disabilities and / or autism. Note: Applicants will be shortlisting based on the information provided on the application form. Position: Person in Charge Grade : Social Care Leader Location : Montenotte, Cork. The initial assignment will be within Children’s Respite Services. Location may be subject to change in line with organisational needs. Employment type : Full Time Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week (flexibility required – some evenings and weekend work may be involved as part of the role) Social Care Leader : The 7-point salary scale for the post as of 01/02/2026: €56,915, €58,145, €59,374, €62,652, €63,924, €65,185, €66,465 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. About the Role As the Person in Charge of the centre, you will lead a team committed to providing high-quality care and support for children with diverse needs. Your role will be to create an environment where children thrive, families feel supported, and staff are empowered to deliver exceptional services. Key Responsibilities Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302). Completed application forms must be submitted by 5.00pm Friday 19th June 2025. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30th June 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12 month period to fill any future full time permanent or temporary Social Care Leader positions that may arise in Childrens Respite Services within Horizons. Visit our website: www.horizonscork.ie
Housing Support Worker
Housing Support Worker - Belfast Location: Remote working covering the Belfast and Greater Belfast Area Salary: £26,286 per annum (£13.48 per hour, SP 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 37.5 hours per week No. of available posts: 2 Full Time Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Your new role You will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Home Support Worker
Join Our Compassionate Care Team Komfort Kare is a leading homecare provider in Ireland with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently recruiting Home Support Workers to provide essential support to clients in their own homes. If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Why Work With Komfort Kare? Recruitment Process Interview Pre-screening clearance Job offer Garda vetting Compliance checks Training & induction Start your career with Komfort Kare Ready to Apply? Take the next step in your care career and join a team that values your dedication and supports your growth.
Home Support Worker, & Surround
Join Our Compassionate Care Team Komfort Kare is a leading homecare provider in Ireland with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are currently recruiting Home Support Workers to provide essential support to clients in their own homes. If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Why Work With Komfort Kare? Recruitment Process Interview Pre-screening clearance Job offer Garda vetting Compliance checks Training & induction Start your career with Komfort Kare Ready to Apply? Take the next step in your care career and join a team that values your dedication and supports your growth.
Social Care Leader
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista 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 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, ST ANNE’S NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY PERMANENT, FULL TIME CONTRACT (39HPW) Salary: €56,915-66,465 LSI * *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Req: 98942 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 or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU. · Recognised management qualification FETAC/QQ1 Level 6 or equivalent- completed or to be enrolled in a recognised management course. · Full clean driving licence for manual vehicles and access to own vehicle. · Minium of three years’ experience in a relative sector. · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. · Proficiency in the English language. 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 a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge. · Desire to support people to live their best lives. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. * Applicants should possess Level 2 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 CNM3 office 086 8377941 Closing date for receipt of applications: 17.06.26 Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker Glenara Respite, Arklow Permanent Full-Time Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for compassionate and motivated Social Care Workers to join our team in Glenara Respite, Arklow . This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new respite service , supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities in a safe, welcoming and person-centred environment. About the Role You will support individuals to enjoy meaningful respite stays, promote independence, and help create a positive day-to-day experience for those using the service. What You’ll Bring Apply Now If you are passionate about making a real difference and want to be part of a service built around dignity, respect and quality support, we would love to hear from you.
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Cashel/Cahir/Donohill, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann South East 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 Boherduff Services (see attached for further details): Please see job description attached to this job listing on corlann.ie for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 7th June 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Senior Social 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 2025 . 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 Senior Social Worker to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Specified Purpose. Contract Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €69,179 – €81,393 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 34 days per annum. Overview of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a quality Social Work service to adults with disabilities accessing our services, and to their families. This service will include assessment and intervention to meet the ongoing complex and challenging needs of our Service Owners. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: · Must be registered in the Social Workers Register by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. · Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. · Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU. · Have three years’ relevant post qualification experience. · Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. · Eligible to work in the State. Desirable Criteria: 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: 17th June 2026 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
Youth & Community Engagement Worker
POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Youth and Community Engagement Worker cuts across several aspects of Jigsaw’s work at local Service level including youth voice and engagement and youth mental health promotion in community and education settings. The role involves delivering a range of youth mental health promotion activities for young people, parents/guardians and those who work and volunteer with young people in settings where they live, learn, work and play. It also focuses on supporting Jigsaw’s youth advocates to participate and have their voice heard in the local Jigsaw Service and to influence decision-making across the organisation. Please note: This is a full time, permanent position based in our Waterford Service. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Youth voice and engagement:
Social Care Workers, Kilbarrack Area
Social Care Worker - De Val - Residential Service · St. Michael’s House, Del Val Residential, Kilbarrack, Dublin 13 · Permanent Full Time and Part Time, Contracts available · Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851– point 15; €57,217 per annum based on working a 39-hour week). · Fluent English · Closing date: 19th June 2026 at 18:00 Who We Are St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent living, Clinical supports, Day supports, Schools, Respite supports and Vocational training services. Skills and attributes · Social Care · Teamwork · Experience and interest in supporting people with intellectual disabilities Description St. Michael’s House St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for residential services. Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available in north Dublin. 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. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality service. Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure a good quality of life for the men and women who reside in the centre. Essential Criteria for Applicants · Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability. · Have experience of working as part of a team. · Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans · Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration. · Excellent communication skills. · A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role. · Eligible to work in Ireland Essential Qualifications Required: · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland; · CORU Registration 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 HSE revised February 2026 consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851– point 15; €57,217per 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. To apply: · A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. · A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Workers with St. Michael’s House. · Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Informal enquires: Samantha Moss : 087 063 6026 Closing date: 19th June 2026 Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
