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Advocacy Worker for Parents of Children In Care – 2 days per week (Wed/Thurs) - Part-time, Permanent Contract. Annual Fixed Salary: € 18,447 Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time - 2 Days per Week Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General Annual Fixed Salary: € 18,447 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) - Part-time, Permanent Contract Please note: Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 1st April 2026 at Clarecare Ennis 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: One-to one support and group information sessions Support to parents in preparing for child-in-care meetings and accompaniment to meetings if they wish. Support to parents in putting their point of views across at Tusla meetings and to be involved in their child’s care plan. JOB RELATIONS: The Advocacy Worker will report to the Family Support Services Manager or designate and work as part of a multi-disciplinary Family Support Services team. The Clarecare Family Support Services Manager has overall responsibility for Family Support Services. DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 days per week, part-time permanent contract of employment. DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: Working Wednesday & Thursday per week from 9.30 a.m. - 5pm daily (inclusive of 30 mins daily break). This position may involve evening or weekend work (as required) and flexibility is required regarding your days/hours of work to ensure operational needs are met. ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual Leave entitlement is 10.5 days per full leave year (Jan-Dec) for this 2 days per week, part-time role. This entitlement excludes Public Holidays. JOB LOCATION: The office base for this position is currently in Ennis, Co. Clare. This is an on-site role – remote/hybrid working does not apply. The successful candidate may, if required, be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer/Family Support Services Manager or designate; to Clarecare’s other places of business/centre locations. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. TRAVEL FOR WORK: You will be required to use your private car to travel for work purposes and must indemnity Clarecare on your private motor insurance policy in respect of same. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: Specific Responsibilities: Essential Requirements : A nationally recognised CORU approved third level qualification to a minimum of Degree level in Social Care or Applied Social Studies (Level 7 QQI) or Health & Social Care Professionals approved qualification. AND Have applied for CORU registration on the Social Care Workers Register (evidence of application will be necessary) OR Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board maintained by CORU. Minimum of 3 years relevant paid employment experience (post qualification) working directly with vulnerable children/young people and their families/caregivers in an advocacy role. Ability to demonstrate an empathetic understanding of the issues/dilemmas which may arise for parents with children in the care of TUSLA Ability to demonstrateempathetic understanding of the issues that vulnerable children and families may encounter which lead to a child’s reception into care. Experience of liaising with services and advocating on behalf of service users. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with service users, staff and other agencies. Ability to foster good working relationships with internal staff/external agencies and organisations. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with service users, team members and other statutory and voluntary agencies. Ability to always maintain professional and personal boundaries. Experience of facilitating groups. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation including the Child Care Act 1991, Children’s First Act (2015), Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) and an in-depth knowledge of the child in care system and foster care Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and the use of the internet as a research tool. Ability toDemonstrate flexibility and excellent organisational skills as the role requires the capacity to work in a demanding post; managing time, commitments and priorities effectively Ability to work as part of a team and to use one’s own initiative when required. A positive ‘fit to work’ medical. A positive Garda Vetting Disclosure through Clarecare. Two positive employment references from current/most recent employer(s). Full driving licence with insurance indemnity to Clarecare. As part of your role duties/responsibilities, you will be required to carry clients in your own private vehicle and to indemnify Clarecare under your private motor insurance policy. Desirable: · Experience of working with children/young people and caregivers/parents who are involved in Tusla child welfare/child protection/child in care services. Experience of working with parents with mental health and/or addiction issues Experience working in the area of disability and advocating on behalf of clients with other agencies Salary & Benefits: The gross salary per annum on offer for this 2 days per week part-time permanent post is up to a maximum of €18,447.20 commensurate with experience. This gross salary per annum will increase x 2% in April 2026 and a further 2% in October 2026. There is no undertaking thereafter of any further pay increases into the future.10.5 days annual leave per annum for this 2 days per week, part-time permanent contract of employment, excluding Public Holiday entitlement pro-rated for part-time staff. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of 6 months probation. “My Future Fund” Government Pension Scheme applies (mandatory) during the 1st 6 months of probation at 1.5% of salary deduction by employee, matched by Clarecare and 0.5% contribution from Government. Cycle to Work Scheme. Access to full terms of Clarecare’s Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration). Ongoing training & development in the role. 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.
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 🛑
Office Admin / Receptionist
Capital Masters is one of the leading Life and Pensions Brokers in the North East and have a vacancy for the following position: Part Time Office Admin / Receptionist Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an excellent opportunity for someone to grow and develop their career as we expand over the coming years. The Role: Hours: 10am to 2 am 5 days a week Duties will include: Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Personal Assistants
PERSONAL ASSISTANTS NEEDED Role: Personal Assistant Location: Tramore, Waterford Hours: 18-30 hours per week Rate: €16.50 - €17 (depending on experience) The ÁT Network and a family are seeking to employ a team of of professional and caring individuals to work as Personal Assistants with two disabled women who are currently living in their family home. The personal assistants will prepare the women for attending day services and support them with meaningful evening and weekend activities in accordance with their will and preference. It is of utmost importance to ensure they continue to have choice and control over the activities they wish to undertake and the service provided. The personal assistants will work closely with the parents and family to assist them in preparing to move out of the family home to a supported living environment in due course. Duties and Responsibilities: Hours of work: minimum 18- 30 hours per week. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Rate of pay: €16.50- €17 p/h depending on experience. Anti-social and Sunday rates apply. To Apply: Please submit and CV and Cover Letter by clicking the apply now button. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Ireland. Applicants for the position must provide two suitable references and employment offers are contingent on those references and on the completion of the Garda Vetting. Closing Date: 23/03/2025
Personal Assistant to Work with Professional Disabled Woman
Important Note: This role is a Personal Assistant position. It is not a caring or medical role. PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED Role: Personal Assistant to Work with Professional Disabled Woman Location: Castlebellingham, Co Louth Hours: 21 hours p/w (Weekends and Bank Holidays Included) Pay: Basic Pay €17 per hour. Anti- Social and Sunday rates apply. Previous work experience with Disabled People is not essential. Job Description In this service the disabled person is called a Leader and they lead their own staff and service in conjunction with The AT Network who are the employer and support the Leaders to live an Independent and self-directed life. A Personal Assistant is an individual contracted by a Disabled Person to provide them with the human support they need in different aspects of daily living including, personal support, domestic tasks, assistance at school, university, in the workplace, or when out and about. Duties and Responsibilities All training will be provided. The successful candidates must be a resident in Ireland, eligible to work in Ireland and be extremely fluent in English. This role is subject to Garda Vetting and appropriate reference checks. To apply for the position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the position by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates. This position could enable Social Care Students, Pre Nursing Students to gain a real insight into furthering your understanding of the lived experience of disabled people. Closing Date: 19/03/2026 17.00.
Truck Driver
Driver wanted for milk collection in West Clare area. Candidate Requirements: Job Details: Full/part-time position with good rates of pay. Transport and accommodation are available if needed.
Hairstylist
Qualified hair stylist for part time position, qualified in all aspects of hairdressing, be part of a fun hardworking team,
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Fresh Produce Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the fresh departments operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Fruit & Veg Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working
