Social Worker apprentice jobs
Sort by: relevance | dateSocial Care Workers, Residential Services
Social Care Worker – Residential Services (Service Area 4) Location: Greater Dublin Area Contract Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent Contracts Available Join Our Team at St. Michael’s House St. Michael’s House is currently recruiting Social Care Workers to join our community residential services in Service Area 4 – Nurse-Led Service , supporting adults with intellectual disabilities . This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated and skilled staff team delivering high-quality, person-centred supports in a residential environment. You will work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Managers (CNMs) , a multi-disciplinary team , and families to support the wellbeing and independence of residents. As a Social Care Worker, you will also support and work collaboratively within the team in delivering a holistic service , working within a biopsychosocial model to ensure that all individual needs—physical, emotional, social, and psychological—are fully met. About St. Michael’s House St. Michael’s House is a leading provider of community-based services for men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. We support over 1,950 people, with a wide impact on families and communities. Our mission is to provide a quality, person-centred service that promotes independence, dignity, and inclusion. We are funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA, and the Department of Education and Skills. Essential Criteria How to Apply To complete your application, please: Upload a CV and cover letter Attach any relevant documentation Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your application includes a valid email address. Make a Difference At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to live full and meaningful lives. If you are passionate about person-centred care and are looking for a supportive, rewarding career in social care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join our team in Service Area 4 Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Maria Deaton at Maria.Deaton@smh.ie Closing date for receipt of applications at 5pm, 9th Feb 2026 Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Youth Case Worker
YOUTH HOUSING CASE WORKER Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: 2 x Full Time, Permanent Posts (Belfast) 1 x Full Time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary : £25,545 per annum (£14.03 per hour) 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 Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date : Friday 13 February 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. 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. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) 1 X Permanent Full-Time 78 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 74 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 30 hours a fortnight CLONARD ADULT SERVICES (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 91876 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. Location: Clonard Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Working Hours: 1 X Permanent Full-Time 78 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 74 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 30 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Clonard Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara Service Coordinator on 08706117007. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5th February 2026. Interview date is 20th February 2026 (Maybe subject to change). The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 X 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: All posts are Permanent and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Clonard Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara 0870617007. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5th February 2026. Interview date 16th February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Care Workers
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. Typically, Social Care Workers work across the following service areas: Community: Social Care Workers in the community work in a therapeutic / preventative / direct role with children / young people and their families. They typically work as part of a multidisciplinary team and can be based in different service areas, for example, Child Protection Services, Child Welfare Service, Children in Care Service, Partnership Prevention and Family Support Services and Aftercare services. The children / young people involved may be at risk of or have experienced abuse, thus may be emotionally affected or display behaviour difficulties. These risks and / or difficulties may prevent them from being able to live with their families and as a result may need to be in the care of Tusla Child and Family Agency. Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities Working with Children/Young People/Families/Carers 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
Vehicle Body Repairs Apprentice
The repair and/or replacement, alignment and welding of vehicle body panels and structural members. At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Specialist Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Common Skills • Metal fabrication • Welding • Panel repairs • Vehicle body alignment • Vehicle refinishing • Plastic repairs • Glazing • Workshop practices Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Problem solving • Adaptability
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Apprentice
Roscar Furniture – Marble & Granite are looking for an Apprentice to join their team in Causeway, County Kerry. This position will give carpenters the opportunity to work within an experienced team while gaining experience working on both residential and commercial jobs. Applicants will be exposed to, thought and gain experience using: - Handtools and powered hand tools -Workshop machinery like Panel saws, Mitre saw, edgebanders, planers and Drumsanders - Those interested in CNC manufacturing have the opportunity to learn and train how to use one of our 5 CNCs. Applicants must have: * Ability to take instruction * Driven and willing to learn * Proactive and proven ability to work on own initiative * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Be open to occasional travel for fitting of residential and commercial jobs
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disability, Autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork or Kerry area. SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 91600 (05/2026) Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Sector 1 & 2 Residential Services (Adults) Locations: Cork Adult Services (Lota / Glanmire / Douglas / Little Island / Fermoy/Ballinhassig) The Role Support Workers provide a key role for individuals in Service. This role is to support the person with activities of daily living. Includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Support people to achieve their goals in their Person Centred Plan. To support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader or Day Service Manager in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager. Salary Scale: €34,036 - €47,454 including 1 LSI per annum (1/8/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal Enquiries to Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556243 OR Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: + 353 87 3840029 Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentSouth@bocsi.ie Closing date: Sunday 22nd February 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
First Year Apprentice HGV Mechanic for immediate start. Kinahan Commercials Ltd. is a Mercedes-Benz Dealer based in Moate, Co. Westmeath. This is a great opportunity for a school leaver who wishes to pursue a career in a fast moving industry. Full Solas Training along with Mercedes-Benz Training. What does a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic do? As a heavy vehicle mechanic, you will carry out routine servicing and repair on commercial vehicles such as trucks, vans, trailers, jeeps, buses and coaches. Your work will involve servicing, diagnostics and repairs. As well as routine servicing, major overhauls are undertaken at regular intervals. Faults are diagnosed and you will repair or replace the defective components as necessary. You will manage the mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic aspects of the vehicle.
M.A.M.F. Apprentice
Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are currently looking for one candidate to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co Wexford. ABOUT THE COMPANY Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacturing and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd we offer a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on the job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the job training phases in accordance with Solas scheduling system. WHAT IS A MECHANICAL AUTOMATION & MAINTENANCE FITTER The work of the M.A.M.F involes machinery installation, machinery assembly, maintenance and repairs, replacement of broken or worn parts, adjustment and servicing. The work also involves fabrication, using machine tools, ie: Lathe, Milling Machine, Grinders etc.. All M.A.M.F apprentices will be trained in the following, working with a variety of specialised tools- Lathe, Milling machine, Grinders, working with drilling and milling machines and welding plants, working on complex hydraulic systems, interpreting technical drawings, assembling new machinery, dismantling, repair/make & fitting of new parts, machine wiring, electrical machine components installation and report writing of completed work. PAY We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (A well adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage,) A training allowance is paid by the local ETB while the apprentice is attending the off-the job training. REQUIREMENT Junior Certificate must be completed Must be 16 years old or older Good communciation skills Ability to work as part of a team, to enrol in our apprenticeship programme. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexford
