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Social Care Worker - Kilbarrack - Residential Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated October 2024 Social Care Worker pay scale point 1: €40,351 – point 14: €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. To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to complete your application. Closing Date: 30th October 2025 at 5pm. Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
Permanent Full time Support Worker, Waking Night Cover, Nova Services, Waterford 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 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 · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Program The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Permanent Full time Support Worker, Days, Nova Services, Waterford 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 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 · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Program The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
St. Michael’s House St. Michael’s House are recruiting a Social Care Worker for residential services Full Time and Part Time Permanent Contracts available in north Dublin - Breffy House and Riverside Residential 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 March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; € 40351– point 12; € 56650per 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 [X] with St. Michael’s House. · Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Informal enquiries are welcome by Eleanor Smyth – Person in charge on Eleanor.Smyth@smh.ie To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter to REZOOMO Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 17/11/2025. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
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; 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 August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 14; €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 enquiries are welcome by Elaine Brennan - Service Manager on elainep.brennan@smh.ie To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 17/11/2025.
Support Worker
Purpose of Role To provide high quality support to people to enable them to live independently and to have choice and control over all aspects of their life in order to deliver our Mission Main Responsibilities Providing Person Centred Support • Form a positive relationship with the person supported, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with people we support and their families • Provide high quality support at all times to every person we support. This means giving each person the individualised support they need in the morning, afternoon and at night-time (as outlined in the person’s Person-Centred Portfolio and, if relevant, their Behaviour Support Plan) to live the life they want and achieve person centred outcomes • Work as part of a team with other staff and volunteers to provide the right support to enable people to have a good life • Learn about the person and share that learning with others who are also supporting the person • Contribute to the assessment, planning, co-ordination and review of Person-Centred Portfolios of the people we support • Ensure any risks that are identified during support of a person are responded to promptly and escalated in line with Positive Futures’ Risk Management Framework Supporting people to be safe and healthy • Support people to be safe and healthy in all aspects of their lives including: • Maintaining their physical and emotional well-being • Looking after their homes • Support people look after themselves in all aspects of personal care as needed and / or provide personal care if needed ensuring that people are treated with dignity and respect at all times • Support people to understand and protect themselves from different types of abuse • Ensure every person we support is protected from abuse at all times and report any issue of concern in line with Positive Futures’ Adult Safeguarding Policy Supporting independence, social and communication skills • Support people to have choice and control over all aspects of their lives • Support people to make decisions based upon informed choice and speak up for themselves and / or seek support from advocacy services where needed • Support people to understand their responsibilities in relation to decision making and lifestyle choices • Enable people to participate and contribute to their local community as active citizens (e.g. involvement in social, leisure and community-based activities, engagement in volunteering, training and employment opportunities as relevant) • Support people to keep in touch with important people in their lives (including friends, family, carers, advocates and any significant people) • Support people to plan for and go on holiday, going with them if needed Supporting people to develop and maintain key skills • Support people to understand and fulfil their responsibilities to look after their home in line with any tenancy agreements • Support people with domestic chores such as shopping, preparation of healthy meals, cleaning, gardening, washing clothes and ironing • Support people to manage their medication and finance as independently as possible • Support people to get any benefits they are entitled to • Support people to get help from the right people (e.g. their Social Worker, Doctor, Dentist etc.) Staff, volunteers and other parties • Take part in the induction, ongoing coaching, mentoring and training of new staff • Actively participate in meetings as required (e.g. team meetings, statutory meetings and meetings with people we support and families) • Positively promote volunteering within the service, be familiar with volunteer processes and encourage volunteers in their role • Challenge any poor practice and report any concerns to your Line Manager • Maintain positive professional working relationships with key individuals and agencies • Represent the service / project and/or the organisation as required Administration • Accurately maintain and store records within the service, using appropriate systems, templates and record keeping processes in relation to medication, finance, behaviours, incidents, communication, risk assessment etc. • Use ICT systems to carry out the responsibilities of the post (e.g. Microsoft Office, HR and Finance information system, staff scheduling system) Personal professional practice • Work in line with Positive Futures’ Mission, Values and Code of Conduct and Practice • Work in line with CORU’s Code of Practice which outlines professional standards for all social care workers and meet any registration requirements of the role • Participate in relevant learning and development courses as required and maintain your own mandatory training as required by the Service • Take part in Person Centred Supervision and performance review with your Line Manager • Read, understand and follow all policies, procedures and guidance, keeping up to date with any changes and / or developments General • Seek to make continuous improvements in your area of work • Promote and encourage the involvement of the people we support in the everyday work of our services and the wider organisation • Understand and respect confidentiality and maintain personal data in line with Positive Futures’ policies, procedures and guidance This job profile provides a summary of the core responsibilities of the role; however, the job holder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as Positive Futures may reasonably require. The Chief Executive must be contacted in the event of all media enquiries. There may be other duties from time to time as Positive Futures may reasonably require. How do I apply for this job? Complete an application form online stating how you meet the following criteria for this job in the shortlisting section of the application form. We will use this shortlisting section to decide whether to invite you to an interview. To apply for this role, you MUST have: Minimum 6 months experience providing paid or voluntary care or support for someone. You can meet this criteria if you: Have worked for at least 6 months in a paid care/ support role OR: You have at least 6 months voluntary experience e.g. can tell us about caring or supporting a child, family member, relation or friend, OR volunteering or completing a work placement where you provided care or support • Full, valid driving licence or an ability to travel independently to meet the requirements of the post To apply for this role, we would also LIKE YOU to have: • Previous experience of supporting someone with autism • Recognised Level 5 award relevant to the role • Relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. social work, psychology, and/or allied health • Post-graduate qualification relevant to the role • Proficiency in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook The people we support and our staff are at the heart of all that we do. As a valued member of staff, you can avail of our competitive salary and benefits package Pay 01 € 29,019.00 02 € 30,140.00 03 € 31,663.00 04 € 32,170.00 05 € 32,991.00 06 € 34,928.00 Staff will only be able to progress to Point 6 07 € 36,838.00 if they possess a relevant FETAC Level 5 08 € 37,445.00 qualification (or equivalent) 09 € 38,952.00 10 € 40,081.00 11 € 40,999.00 12 € 42,031.00 13 € 42,830.00 The above salary scales are based on full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). Salary for part-time hours will be calculated on a pro rata basis. Pay – Relief Support Worker 01-05 € 14.27 - € 16.22 06-13 € 17.18 - €21.06 Staff will only be able to progress to Point 6 if they possess a relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) Holidays 30 days paid per holiday year (including designated holidays) Pension We offer a contributary pension scheme - we pay 4% for eligible staff alongside your contribution of 4% Financial Well Being Salary Finance is our financial wellbeing provider, offering financial education including budgeting tips and tools, videos and webinars. Eligible staff will also have access to savings accounts and loans
Social Care Workers, Work Options & Le Cheile
ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE Social Care Workers – Work Options & Le Cheile 35 hours per week – 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. These are permanent positions and the successful Candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality Day Service. We are looking for Social Care Workers with a strong person centred vision and a particular interest in the development of Educational, Vocational, Social and Recreational supports both in the centres and in the community. Essential Criteria for Applicants: St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! 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. Role: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: Various contracts available ranging from Permanent Part-Time to Permanent Full-Time PLEASE NOTE: Positions available are for Residential Services only Location: Ennis, Co. Clare 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. Qualifications: View Social Care Workers approved qualifications on: https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,351 - €56,650 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 24th of October 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Workers
Social Care Workers Full-time and Part-time positions available in: Cork City & West Cork Horizons is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Social Care Workers on a full-time and part time basis to support people living in community residences to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This recruitment opportunity will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for people supported in Horizons. Salary: The 12-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €40,351, €41,908, €43,826, €45,229, €46,647, €48,072, €49,520, €50,990, €52,473, €54,012, €55,599, € 56,650 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (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. Your role will assist in providing person centred opportunities for people living in their own home, along with support for activities of daily living, that can help to develop and maintain links with the wider community. A commitment to a person-centred, citizen based, social model of support is required. Focus on supporting the development of valued social roles is essential. Horizons are committed to provide the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service. Educational requirements: 1. A Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework) OR An equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board. AND Where registration has not yet been received from CORU, applicants must demonstrate evidence of application. Essential Requirements: Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must have obtained registration on CORU’s Social Care Workers Register. AND (ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). Informal enquiries may be made to Michael Costello, Regional Manager on 086 168 2378. Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 26th October 2025. N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel will be formed from which appointments to the position of Social Care Worker may be filled during the lifetime of the panel (12 months). The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
Social Care 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 Social Care Worker to join our team in Childrens’ Respite, Lavanagh House, Curraheen, Cork Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €38,107 to €50,953pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) 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 : Annual leave entitlement is 31/32/34 days (depending on experience) per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in a 3 bed community based house providing respite and for children with disabilities, within a quality framework. To provide care to meet the assessed needs of children, young people and their families. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. · Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: o Hold professional registration, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social- care- professionals/education/approved- qualifications/social-care-workers / (see note 2 below) OR o Have a schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social- care- professionals/registration/registrati on-requirements/approved- qualifications/schedule-3- qualifications/schedule-3- qualifications.html (see note 1& 2 below) OR o Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 3 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. OR (v) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Note1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91. Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two-year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over ie 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* If your qualifications are not listed within criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie Note 3* Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), during the 5-year period prior to the Register opened on 30th November 2023. Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints 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: 24th 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
