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Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General Annual Fixed Salary: € 18447.00 Clarecare is a professional accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of person-centred services for over 58 years to individuals and families in Co. Clare. Current services include Family Support, Older Person Services and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential. Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities. Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust Clarecare’s Family Support Service Clarecare Community Based Family Support Service is a service funded by Tusla and is part of a broad range of support services provided by Clarecare in County Clare. The Family Support Service offers individual and group support for parents, and individual support for children and adolescents. Working from a relationship-based practice approach, our professional family support staff aim to enhance parenting, family relationships and communication; and improve resilience, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of a child’s life. Job Description Advocacy Worker for Parents of Children In Care - 2 days per week (Wed/Thurs) - Permanent Contract Advocacy Service: The Clarecare Advocacy Service provides support for parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla (foster care or residential care) in Co. Clare. The service aims to support parents to be actively and positively involved in their children’s lives while they are in care. The advocacy service supports parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla in Co. Clare. The service offers: NOTE: This job description is provided as a guideline. Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs of the Service, may create additional/new demands on the post, thus requiring the post holder to fulfil those demands.
Multi-Task Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION – MULTI-TASK ASSISTANT – ENNISTYMON DAY CENTRE TITLE: Multi-Task Assistant ROLE: Working under the guidance of the Day Centre Manager, the Multi-task Assistant will support the provision of a high quality, effective and efficient person-centred care to clients in receipt of day care. OBJECTIVE: This is a 1 year part-time, fixed term contract of employment of 3 days per week (Tuesday Thursday & Friday) to assist with the delivery of a Day Centre Service at Clarecare’s Day Centre facility in Ennistymon for up to 20 older persons on a daily basis. JOB RELATIONS: The Multi-Task Assistant will report to the Day Centre Manager and work closely with other Day Centre staff members e.g. Kitchen Assistant, Cook General Healthcare Assistants/Multi-Task Assistants, etc. The Multi-Task Assistant will also be part of the wider Older Persons Services Team in Clarecare. JOB LOCATION: The position offered is currently based in Clarecare’s Ennistymon’s Day Centre at Lahinch Road, Ennistymon, Co. Clare but location may change based on operational requirements. HOURS OF WORK : 3 work days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). The working week inclusive of breaks will be 15hours per week i.e. Tuesday 12 noon – 5.30p.m., Thursday 12 – 5.30 p.m. and Friday 11am – 3pm. ANNUAL LEAVE: 15.5 days (based on the above work hours per day) annual leave per full leave year (i.e. Jan-Dec inclusive). RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: General Responsibilities: SALARY/GRADE: The gross salary per annum on offer for this part-time 1 year fixed term contract position is €11,367.17 based on a gross hourly rate of €14.57 gross per hour worked which is subject to the normal statutory deductions i.e. PAYE/PRSI/USC. This gross hourly rate of pay will increase by a further 2% on 1st April 2026 and a further 2% on 1st October 2026 pending receipt of funding for same. This however, should not be interpreted as being indicative of any additional salary increases into the future, beyond the above stated terms. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months). “My Future Fund” Government Pension Scheme duringthe 1st 6 months of probation at 1.5% of salary deduction by employee, matched by Clarecare and 0.5% contribution from Government. Access to full terms of Clarecare’s Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration). Ongoing Training & Development and In-house supervision by Line Manager. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI. Cycle to Work Scheme. NOTE: The above list of duties is not exclusive or exhaustive. Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs may create new and different demands on the position. The post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the role. PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE ORGANISATIONS WEBSITE TO APPLY
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant – Cuan An Chlair Day Centre, Ennis on a part-time permanent basis. Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General Annual Fixed Salary: € 22729.00 Clarecare is a professional social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 57 years. Current services provided include Family Support, Elderly Care Services, Counselling and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Clarecare is supported by a partnership with TUSLA, Health Service Executive, other Government Departments, by charitable funding and by the Diocese of Killaloe. JOB DESCRIPTION – KITCHEN ASSISTANT – CUAN AN CHLAIR OVER 65’S CLUB, CAHERCALLA, ENNIS, CO CLARE TITLE: Kitchen Assistant - Part-time Permanent role ROLE: Working under the guidance of the Day Centre Cook, ensure that the Kitchen is clean and operational. Assist the Cook with the preparation, cooking of meals for clients of the Cuan An Chlair Day Centre, Cahercalla, Ennis. OBJECTIVE: to assist with the delivery of a Day Centre Service in Cuan An Chlair, Cahercalla, Ennis for up to 60 older persons. JOB RELATIONS: The Kitchen Assistant will report to the Day Centre Manager and work closely on a day to day basis with the Cook and all other Day Centre staff. The Kitchen Assistant will also be part of the wider Older Persons Services Team in Clarecare. JOB LOCATION: The part-time permanent position offered is currently based in Cahercalla, but location may change based on operational requirements. Remote/Hybrid Working does not apply to this role. HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours per week from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. inclusive of a 30 mins. paid break. Days of work are Monday to Friday per week. Flexibility is required regarding your hours of work. ANNUAL LEAVE: 26 days leave (@ 6 hours per day) per full leave year (Jan-Dec). RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: General Responsibilities:
Bulkfeed & Farm Delivery Driver
C. McGrath Haulage Ltd, a family-owned haulage company based in Killaloe, Co. Clare are seeking full or part time Bulkfeed & Farm Delivery Driver to join the team. Top Rates of Pay for the Right Candidates! Phone or Apply with CV! Truck based in Killaloe Co Clare Candidate requirements : Click Apply Now to submit your application today OR call Chris on 087 3266598 Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade)
Job Description: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Position Overview: We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and intervention services to children aged 1 to 18 years. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Location: Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare For informal inquiries, Contact Fiona Norton at 065 6896015, Email: receptionclarecrusaders@gmail.com Essential Criteria: This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
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: 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: 16th of February, 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDCP
Afterschool Team Member
We are Kids Inc. We provide Early Years and Afterschool Care services. With an experience of more than 25 years in the childcare industry, we're one of the most established organizations operating geographically all over Ireland. Our goal to extend children’s daily learning by involving them in a wide range of sports and creative programs, with a strict ‘No Screen Time’ policy. With 4 Creches and Preschool services in Dublin, Kids Inc is also hosting over 60 'Onsite" Breakfast and Afterschool Care programs throughout the country. We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, and dedicated individuals who are passionate about working with children to join our team. We are currently recruiting for a Part-Time Term-Time TM, in Barefield NS, to join our busy Afterschool & Holiday service. The Role:
Healthcare Assistant
Communicare is looking for empathetic, patient and dependable home carers who have a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality care. We have established ourselves as a key national provider of complex paediatric homecare services while also providing exceptional and individualised homecare to older people and those with disabilities. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following: Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role. Visa Sponsorhip is not possible for this position. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Retained Part-Time Firefighter
Clare County Council/ Comhairle Contae an Chláir is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Clare. The corporate headquarters are located at Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis and there are four Municipal Districts (Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, and West Clare) which are supported through area offices in Ennis, Scarriff, Shannon, Ennistymon and Kilrush. There are 28 elected members, approximately 990 staff and an annual operating budget of €204 million in 2026. Clare County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include planning, Local Enterprise Office, rural and community development, transportation, motor tax, water, environment, emergency services along with housing activation & delivery, libraries, and sports & amenities, property management, derelict sites, and vacant homes. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT & Digital Services, Corporate Services & Governance, Finance and People and Culture functions. There is a diverse demographic across urban and rural communities with tourism bringing seasonal changes in population and activity in the county. The Shannon estuary, Shannon Airport, industrial zones, and geographic location between larger urban areas, coupled with the unique landscape and heritage add to the diversity of activity in the County. Local democracy is strengthened through the Municipal Districts and changes in legislation and regulation have placed greater emphasis on the role of the Local Authority in driving economic activity, ensuring accountability, accessibility and innovation while placing the customer and the community to the fore of service delivery. Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Retained Part-time Firefighter from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Clare County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which vacancies for Retained Fire-Fighters may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel. A Firefighter shall be required to attend at fires and other emergencies, drills, displays and other duties at such times and for such periods as required by the County Council. Failure to respond promptly to fire or other emergency calls will be addressed through the Local Authority’s disciplinary procedure. EDUCATION: Firefighters must have attained a satisfactory level of education to enable them to perform satisfactorily as a Firefighter and to successfully undergo the appropriate training. CHARACTER: A Firefighter must be of good character and shall not at any time bring the County Council into disrepute. Employment will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. AGE: A Firefighter must be not less than 18 years on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving application forms occurs. A birth certificate must be submitted to the County Council as proof of age before a person is engaged as a recruit. DRIVING LICENCE: A recruit Firefighter shall possess a valid full current Category B Driving Licence at the time of applying for the post and ideally a Category C Driving Licence for HGV with up to eight passengers. All newly appointed Retained Firefighters will be required to obtain a Category C Driving Licence. Firefighters will co-operate with further Driver Training and will be required to drive fire service vehicles, if operationally needed. If a Firefighter has their licence suspended or removed for any reason, they must immediately inform the County Council, and it shall be dealt with through the Council’s disciplinary procedure and may result in termination of service at the absolute discretion of the County Council. HEALTH: A Firefighter shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Medical Examination, etc.: Before recruitment, in order to ascertain the health of a candidate, successful applicants shall undergo such medical examinations (which may include x-ray and/or other special tests) as the County Council considers necessary. The County Council will nominate the medical examiners. The candidate must comply, at their own expense, with such remedial requirements as the County Council consider necessary. An Operational Firefighter shall: - Agree to participate in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters in operation by Clare County Council; and At any time, if requested by the County Council, undergo such medical examination(s) by medical examiner (s) as nominated by the County Council; and Attend medical examinations in accordance with the frequency set down in the Occupational Health Scheme for Retained Firefighters as issued by the (LGMA) to Local Authorities Any defects discovered pertaining to a medical examination will not be remedied at the County Council's expense. Retention as an operational Firefighter will depend upon receipt of satisfactory reports by medical examiner(s) and to the general condition above as to health. An operational Firefighter is required to maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness. RESIDENCE: Persons appointed must live and work within a maximum of 5 minutes travel time (based on GPS navigation planner e.g. Google maps or similar as determined by Clare County Council) to allow them to respond for the duration of their employment as a Firefighter. The Council retains the right to request further evidence, if required on the information supplied, for the purpose of verification of place of residence and location of employment. A Firefighter shall notify the County Council in writing of any subsequent changes of residence or place of employment. A change of residence or place of employment that would place the Firefighter outside these limits will mean automatic termination of employment. The Council will check this prior to appointment and at periodic intervals after appointment. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The terms of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 shall apply. A Firefighter’s annual leave entitlement will be calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and S.I. 473 of 2001 Regulations. A Firefighter is entitled to a maximum of 4 working weeks i.e. 28 days. Payment for annual leave will be 8% of earnings inclusive of community fire safety, station duties, drill hours, training hours and calls in previous 52 weeks. A Firefighter will be required to comply with the terms of the Crew Management Arrangements for Retained Firefighters as operated by Clare County Council. In cases of Annual Leave, advance notice must be given to the Station Officer or in their absence, to the Sub-Officer in advance of the first day of Annual Leave. Approval of annual leave will be subject to minimum crewing levels being maintained at station level. Each Firefighter must use their leave sheet or other means to record such annual leave absences. Retained Firefighter: A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters. Payment of fees will be made fortnightly. Retained Fire Service – Fire Fighter - Rates Applicable at 1st August 2025 Retained Firefighter: A Firefighter shall be paid at the appropriate approved national rates of Fire and Drill Fees and Retainer Fees and in accordance with any national agreements for retained Firefighters. Retained Fire Service – Fire Fighter - Rates Applicable at 1st August 2025 RETAINER ALLOWANCE Service Duration Allowance 0-1 year 1 Year €16,190.00 2-4 Years 3 Years €17,192.00 5-7 Years 3 Years €18,428.00 8+ Years €19,555.00 Attendance Rates Drills Rate Per Hour €51.04 Fire Day* 1* Hour €51.04 Subsequent Hour €25.52 Night/Weekend 1st Hour €102.08 Subsequent Hour €51.04 * Day is 08:00 – 20:00 every weekday excluding Bank Holidays
