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Sort by: relevance | dateEmbryologist, Clinical Specialist, University Maternity Hospital
Title of Post: Embryologist, Clinical Specialist, Cork University Maternity Hospital Details of Service: A commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” was included in the Programme for Government. Phase One of the Model of Care established Regional Infertility Hubs within maternity networks. Eligible patients are now referred by their GPs to their local Regional Infertility Hub, to avail of a range of treatments and interventions, and if necessary, onward referral to a private provider for advanced AHR treatment as part of the publicly funded and privately provided care scheme. Phase Two of the Model of Care focuses on publicly funded and publicly provided advanced AHR treatment. The introduction of tertiary infertility services, provided through the public health system will launch at Cork University Maternity Hospital. Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) incorporates Maternity, Neonatology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive Southern region. Hospital Services at CUMH are delivered within the newly established HSE South West health region, one of six national health regions. HSE South West health region manages all public health and social care services in Cork and Kerry to deliver integrated service provision across the region by a multidisciplinary team. The Group’s Primary Academic partner is University College Cork. A wide range of educational programmes and research is conducted within all hospital groups. CUMH provides clinical placements for undergraduate and postgraduate student programmes delivered in partnership with University College Cork. The Specialist Embryologist will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide a safe, effective, high quality fertility service to patients. Location of Post: HSE South West Lee Road Clinic - Cork University Maternity Hospital A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Embryologist, Clinical Specialist in Cork University Maternity Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of Post: The purpose of this post is to perform all laboratory procedures required to provide specialist expertise in diagnostic and fertility treatment services at the clinic and deputise for the Chief Embryologist. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Julie Kenneally, Interim Programme Manager, AHR Service, CUMH Email:julie.kenneally1@hse.ie Tel: 087 2624868
Support Workers
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 disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following posts Support Workers Ref: 58/2025 Permanent Full-Time / Part-Time (78 hours per fortnight full-time) Children Respite Services, Cork A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year Respite Service Summary: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region provides high-quality, person-centred supports to children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Our Chiildren's Respite Services are based in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork, offering planned day and overnight breaks for children aged 8 - 18 years. Due to expansion of our day respite service, we will be operating 7 days a week as well as providing our existing overnight breaks. Respite is available throughout the year, including school holidays, and focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and homely environment where children can enjoy meaningful experiences away from home while families receive essential respite. Our approach is grounded in person-centred planning, enabling children to participate in activities that reflect their interests and goals while supporting their independence, communication, and personal care needs. Staff work collaboratively with families, schools, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes for every child. The ethos of the Brothers of Charity Services is based on respect, inclusion, dignity, and partnership and we strive to create opportunities for each child to develop skills, build relationships, and enjoy a high quality of life. Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition: Must have a minimum relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Major Award qualification on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework (8 modules in total) preferably in Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills (desirable a module in Intellectual Disability) / Childcare OR SNA qualification OR be undertaking a relevant Social Care / Nursing or Allied Health Qualification Level 7/ Level 8 It is desirable for candidates to have at least 6 months’ experience of working in the intellectual disability sector with Adults/children. A full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is essential as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles Completion of module on Special Needs and/or Intellectual Disability as part of qualification is desirable Health Candidates 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €34,036 - €45,454 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: Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager (Children Services), Tel: +353 86 7038217 (email: brid.scanlan@bocsi.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025 Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Clinical Engineering Technician, Senior
There is currently one permanent whole-timevacancy available in the Regional Seating Service (RSS), Unit 24/25, Doughcloyne Industrial Estate, Wilton, Cork, HSE South West. This is the main base for the service, which also has outreach locations in Kerry, North Cork and West Cork. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Engineering Technician, Seniorfrom which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Purpose of the Post: We welcome informal enquiries about the role: Name: Charlotte Sullivan Position: Occupational Therapist Manager Email: charlotte.sullivan@hse.ie Tel: 087 9181628 For more information regarding this post, please download the attached supporting documentation. Please allow sufficient time to submit your application form before the deadline. For technical issues please contact Valenitne Healy at Valentine.Healy1@hse.ie. It is recommended that you have the most recent version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on your PC/Laptop
Care Assistants
Care Assistants Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025. €34,036, €35,177, €36,730, €37,245, €38,079, €39,701, €41,443, €42,050, €43,563, €44,695 €45,617, €46,652, €47,454 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 Cork City/County Locations Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight (Day Shift and Night Shift) Part Time Positions available In line with our gowing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday. The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations , as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation. The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required. Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability. Essential Criteria for Applicants: Annual Leave 23 days (pro rata) Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 30th November 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
Social Care Workers
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 disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following posts Social Care Worker/s Ref: 57/2025 Permanent Full-Time – (78 hours per pay period) Children Respite Services, Cork A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year The role of a Social Care Worker in Childrens Respite Service To work closely with families and children to support their access to respite services, the services include both overnight respite and day respite. This service is now expanding and requires committed social care worker to carry out the duties required to support children with an intellectual disability and autism in line with person centred practice and human rights principles. The person appointed will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. The person appointed will be required to have excellent communication skills and to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity and that the needs of the men and women in the service are being met by them as directed. As a team member, the best interests of each child using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving children, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues. In a children’s respite setting the above is especially critical. One of the aspects of working in this environment is the understanding that small interventions or actions can have disproportionate impacts and results. Clear, open and honest communication across the team is how issues are both identified and learnt from within a team. 1. Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition : 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 Have a Schedule 3 qualification. See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html (See Note 1 and 2 below) OR 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 30thNovember 2025. OR 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 Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. 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 register opens up to 30th November 2025. Once thetransitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* If your qualifications are not listed within the criterion (i) and (ii) please contact CORU socialcare.workers@coru.ie Note 3* Under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 candidates who are considered Section 91 applicants if they qualified before 30thNovember 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 full-time), during the 5 year period prior to the Register opened on 30thNovember 2023. Experience 3. Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s 4. Have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles. 5. Health Candidates 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. 6. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €40,351 - €56,650 including 1 LSI (1/8/25) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO: Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager (Children Services), Tel: +353 86 7038217 (email: brid.scanlan@bocsi.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 Applications should be made clicking on the link https://brothers-of-charity-services-ireland.rezoomo.com/ The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker Adult Services
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 Support Workerto join our team in ST. Laurence, Lota Park , Glanmire,Cork, Adult Day Services, Cork, Ard Na Mara, Ladysbridge, Co Cork, and Harbour Lights, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, temporary and relief contracts available Contract Hours: Full time (39 hours per week), Part-Time & Relief Salary Scale: € 33,708 – €40,792 pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum pro-rata, and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support Worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Childcare (8 modules to include one module on special needs/disability studies/challenging behaviour or a commitment to complete one of these modules within 6-months of commencement) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills 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: Thursday 20 th November 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
