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Role The role has two specific areas in which the post holder will work: Family Support Practitioner Project Worker for refugee families from Ukraine and families seeking international protection living in International Protection Accommodation Services accommodation centres across Laois and Offaly, to support the pathway for integrated community based child and family support services. Two days per week Families and children within the Tullamore catchment area in the Barnardos Centre in Tullamore. Three days per week Job Purpose Objective • Develop and implement programmes that respond to the needs of children and families referred to the service working in partnership with families and other organisational community and voluntary bodies • Provide support that improves the quality of life for families in state provided accommodation such as International Protection Accommodation Services accommodation centres, emergency accommodation centres, National Reception Centre, National Hub, Emergency Reception and Orientation Centres, while promoting the personal social and educational development of children young people and their parents always keeping the child at the forefront of the work • Work in partnership with Tusla services, community based statutory agencies and community and voluntary service providers, International Protection Accommodation Services accommodation providers, local Child and Family Support Networks and Children and Young People Services Committees • Support the Meitheal early intervention practice model to coordinate a child centred approach to individual family needs led support and parenting support Core Job Requirements • Plan implement and review programmes for children young people carers families based on an assessment of their individual and group needs • Change and adapt to new programmes and models of service in line with evidence based research and required training • Be vigilant for signs of physical sexual and emotional abuse neglect and any concerns regarding the welfare of children. Record concerns promptly and accurately. Consult with the Designated Person and take appropriate action in accordance with Barnardos Child Protection policy • Work with children young people carers families in a variety of ways including group work individual work and family work centre based and outreach work • Key work individual children young people carers families in order to meet their needs and to advocate on their behalf • Liaise effectively with families and other statutory community and voluntary bodies and attend and contribute to reviews case conferences and court as required • Work in partnership with other Barnardos services to best meet the needs of children and families by collaborating resources with planned interventions targeting groups families of shared need • Keep regular records in relation to all aspects of work and prepare reports as required • Gather information statistics and prepare reports as required including administration of databases as appropriate to the role • Identify and document to the line manager any unmet needs of children young people carers families within the service and participate in the advocacy work of the agency Requirements Specific to This Post • Work with children and families using the range of service offered • Contribute to an analysis of unmet need • Share knowledge in terms of this catchment area • Contribute to ongoing evaluation of the service • Collaborate with line manager in developing the role of the Family Support Project Worker and the team Project Worker Person Specification Personal Attributes • Commitment to the delivery of quality services to children young people families and carers • Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate • Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in consultation with the line manager when appropriate • Commitment to adhering to best practice in the work and be innovative and open to change • Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post • Ability to form objective relationships with children young people families carers colleagues and other agencies Experience • A minimum of two years post qualification experience of working with vulnerable children and families which may consist of up to one year relevant equivalent experience and at least one year post qualification relevant experience • Experience of working in partnership with families and carers • Experience of planning implementing and reviewing programmes with children and or families Qualifications A recognised third level practice qualification at minimum Level 7 on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland framework in one of the following: Early Childhood Care and Education, Social Care, Education, Social Work, Youth Work or related discipline such as Nursing, Psychology or Early Years Education Applicants with a Social Care or Social Work qualification must be registered with the Health and Social Care Professionals Council as a Social Care Worker or Social Worker respectively. Those eligible for registration must provide evidence that registration is in process A full driving licence and access to a suitably insured car is essential The post holder is initially assigned to work from the Tullamore Family Support Service and may be required in the future to work in other projects in the Midlands area in line with organisational needs Salary: €37,498.00 - €57,961.00 per year
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Cashel and Clonmel, 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 attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 23rd April 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: Permanent Part-Time Social Care Workers CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle & Frenchpark areas) Job Ref : 95957 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 Social Care Worker roles are also available. Curlew Adult Services (Boyle & Frenchpark Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Curlew services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people 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 encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, 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/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 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. Note 1* 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 -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 AND 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. Corlann 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 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 X 11 increments - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,217 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, Part-Time and Pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Youth Housing Worker
YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (Day) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people leaving care, or who may be homeless, aged between 16 and 21. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join a supportive team where you can make a real difference in young people’s lives. Posts Available: Newry, (Full Time, Permanent) Salary: £23,794 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; 21 x 12 Hour Shifts per annum (increasing by 0.6 shifts per year of service up to a max of 24 shifts per annum. Increase is effective from the 1st April each year, once a full year of service has been completed). Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April at 9.30am. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit an Application Form. 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.
Social Worker Professionally Qualified
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 Social Worker (Professionally Qualified) to join our team in CHO 7 Tymon . Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €48,360 to €70,563 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 pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service Overview of the Post: To provide a quality, evidence based social work service to children and young people aged 0 – 18 years and their families within an interdisciplinary and family centred practice framework. The post holder will be required to support other staff and students as assigned. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: a. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date of the competition: i. Must be registered in the Social Work Register maintained by the Social Work Registration Board at CORU And ii. Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU And iii. Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office iv. Be 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. You may be eligible for the student sponsorship scheme please see information in attached documents. Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd April, 2026 @ 12pm. 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
Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker We are recruiting for the position of full time (39 hours per week) Residential Support Worker to provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities who live in a residential setting in L’Arche Cork. The successful candidates must be committed to providing the highest standard of services in support of adults to live fulfilling and inclusive lives, according to their choices. In order to meet the needs of the residents, the role will require a high level of flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, and working 2 weekends per month. The following are the desirable characteristics/experiences for the person filling this position. ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE PERMITTED TO WORK IN IRELAND WILL BE CONSIDERED. VISA SUPPORT NOT AVAILABLE
Youth Housing 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: 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: Wednesday 29th April 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.
Youth Housing Worker
YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? 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 Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary: £23,794 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. 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.
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann 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 Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time positions available 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. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Qualifications: Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,851 - €57,217 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social CARE Worker
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 WORKER PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week). ST. VINCENTS SERVICES, LIMERICK. Salary: € 40,351 -€ 56,650 * (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience . REF: 95903 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 · Experience of 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. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Philip Myers, email: Philip.Myers@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 21stApril 2026. 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 Limerick service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
