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Are you a caring individual with a desire to help elderly and vulnerable people in your community? Are you are seeking a challenging yet rewarding career with career development and advancement opportunities? Come join our team! We currently have opportunities for Full and Part-Time Care Workers in Larne, Whitehead, Carrick, Newtownabbey, Ballyclare, Antrim, Cookstown, Draperstown, North Belfast, Newry and the surrounding areas. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided. We offer Permanent contracts, with flexibility to suit your personal circumstances, paid Access NI, free uniform, pension scheme, Refer a Friend Scheme and 24 hour On-Call support. We also have opportunities for Respite Sits in a range of areas. Is this the career for you, or perhaps a second job to supplement your income? You can find out further information and apply online at www.extra-care.org
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), South Tipperary (Cashel, Clonmel & Glengoole) 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. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Dun Aoibhinn Services (see attached for further details): The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,036- €47,454 pro-rata) • 22 days Annual Leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 13th February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
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 highly-motivated Support Workers to join our team in Co. Kerry . Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: Various posts available Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To provide support to adult service owners to enable them to participate in their community, increase their own personal independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion. The support worker will provide practical, personal and social support to the individuals and group they work with. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Working under the direction of the Adult Services Centre Co-ordinator to provide person-centred support to those who use our service. · Working in partnership with service owners to facilitate their active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and group goals. · Assisting with all activities of daily living; personal care, showering, session support, driving/escort duties and dealing with any other special needs of service Owners. · Assisting with transport needs by being available to drive service or Service owner’s vehicles. · Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centred Planning and key working Process in line with the national New Directions Policy and Guidelines. · Working as part of the staff team to contribute to the development and delivery of a variety of programmes which empower service owners to be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working lives and in their community and leisure pursuits. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Qualification in relevant Health Care/Social Care (Fetac level 5 or equivalent) · Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in the Disability Sector. · Experience of working with Adults with Physical, sensory and neurological disabilities. · Experience & ability to support an individual with personal/intimate care needs · Experience & ability to support individuals with Eating Drinking and swallowing needs. · Full Clean drivers Licence · Knowledge of Person Centred Approaches Desirable Criteria: · 3 years’ experience of working within the disability sector. · Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation theory of practice · Knowledge of Enable Ireland Services and strategic priorities. 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: Friday 20th February 2026 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
Community Care Worker
Feb 2026 (Ref: C/DCW/N/008) Making A Difference in 2026 with Bryson Care Community Care Worker - Newtownabbey 🌟 Community Care Workers Wanted – New Increased Pay Rates! 🌟 We are growing our team and looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who want to make a real difference in their community. Join us in supporting people to live independently in their own homes. 💷 NEW PAY RATES £13.00 per hour – Monday to Friday £13.60 per hour – Saturday & Sunday We’re proud to offer enhanced rates to recognise the incredible work our carers do every day of the week. ✨ Key Responsibilities Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks Providing companionship and emotional support Supporting meal preparation and medication prompts Promoting independence and dignity 👩⚕️ What We Are Looking For Compassionate and caring nature Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Registration with NISCC (or willingness to register) Access to a car and full driving licence 🎁 What We Offer Competitive Enhanced Pay Full Time & Part Time Roles Available/ Guaranteed Contracts Available RAF Scheme Blue Light Discount Card Access NI Paid For Paid training and ongoing professional development Support from a dedicated management team Opportunities for career progression Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice, available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12noon Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early. Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which involves working directly with female care clients, this role is for a female care assistants only. This is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant) (Permanent, Part Time) Type: Permanent, Part Time (55 hours per fortnight) Location: Thomastown, Co. Tipperary (between Tipperary Town and Cashel) 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. The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,036- €47,454 pro-rata) • 22 days Annual Leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 13th February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Community Care Worker
Making A Difference in 2026 with Bryson Care: Community Care Worker (Ref: C/DCW/B/050) 🌟 Community Care Workers Wanted – New Increased Pay Rates! 🌟 We are growing our team and looking for compassionate, reliable individuals who want to make a real difference in their community. Join us in supporting people to live independently in their own homes. 💷 NEW PAY RATES £13.00 per hour – Monday to Friday £13.60 per hour – Saturday & Sunday We’re proud to offer enhanced rates to recognise the incredible work our carers do every day of the week. ✨ Key Responsibilities Assisting with personal care and daily living tasks Providing companionship and emotional support Supporting meal preparation and medication prompts Promoting independence and dignity 👩⚕️ What We’re Looking For Compassionate and caring nature Good communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Registration with NISCC (or willingness to register) Access to a car and full driving licence 🎁 What We Offer Competitive Enhanced Pay Full Time & Part Time Roles Available/ Guaranteed Contracts Available RAF Scheme Blue Light Discount Card Access NI Paid For Paid training and ongoing professional development Support from a dedicated management team Opportunities for career progression Please note: Bryson Care does not offer sponsorship A satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice available upon request. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12noon We reserve the right to close this role early.
Home From Hospital Support Worker
Bryson Care requires: Home From Hospital Support Worker (Ref: C/RASP/B/033) Join our Team! As a Home From Hospital Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals who require immediate assistance with the goal of helping them regain independence. With tailored one-to-one or two-to-one support, this service operates 7 days a week to make a lasting difference in the lives of those you support. Essential Criteria At least 1 years paid experience in a caring role. GCSE (or equivalent) standard of education. Relevant qualification e.g., QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, Level 2/3 or equivalent OR willing to complete within 12 months of commencement in post. NISCC registered/able to apply on appointment. A full UK driving license and access to a car. This role is open to women only, as some personal support can only be provided by a female staff member. What We Offer Full Time & Part Time Roles Available/Guaranteed Contracts Available RAF Scheme/Blue Light Discount Card Access NI Paid For Paid training and ongoing professional development Flexible working patterns Support from a dedicated management team/ Opportunities for career progression Who are you? Open, honest and trustworthy Flexible approach to working hours Ability to work as part of a team Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Application: Application packs are downloadable from https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home, where there is also the option to apply online. Please note: Bryson does not offer sponsorship. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12noon Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment. Bryson adheres to Access NI Code of Practice, available upon request. Please note, we reserve the right to close this role early Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which involves working directly with female care clients, this role is for a female care assistants only. This is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Social Worker Senior Grade
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 – Senior Grade to join our team in CHO 7 Tymon . Contract Type: Specified Purpose Contract – Part Time (0.6 WTE) Contract Hours: 21 hours per week Salary Scale: €67,823 to €79,797 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. Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Social Worker services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: 1. Candidates for appointment must: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU And ii. Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) relevant post qualification experience And iii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued . 2. Annual Registration i. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. And ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to Enable Ireland. · Applicants must be eligible to work in the state. Please review the criteria at the following link https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits and ensure you meet the requirements before submitting your application · Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to deliver services across a large geographical area 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. Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th February 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
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) 1 X Permanent Part-Time CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Frenchpark areas) Ref: 92135 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Curlew Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. Location: Curlew Adult Services (Boyle, Frenchpark 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 Curlew 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: 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: All posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Curlew Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. 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, 11th February 2026. Interview date is scheduled for 19th February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker, Evening Recruitment Campaign
Social Care Worker - Dublin Region St. Michaels House Evening Recruitment Campaign - 26th February 2026 St. Michael’s House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! We have a number of vacancies available across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in social care. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact. Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger—apply today for our open evening! Date: 26th February 2026 Time: 4 pm to 8 pm Location: St. Michaels House, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. D09 DX37 Flexible Contracts: Talk to our HR Team aboutour range of contractsto suit you,Full & Part-time available& much more.... Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; € 40,351– point 12; € 56,650 LSI pro rata per annum which is based on working a 39-hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Benefits of working in St Michael's House · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Training / CPD · Career Progression How to pre-register your interest: · Pre-register your interest by applying and completing our application form through Rezoomo. · Bring a copy of your CV and qualification with you on the day along with a copy of your permission to work in the state if applicable. · Depending on demand, on-site interviews may be available during the open evening. If not, you may be scheduled for an interview at a later stage. · Free parking is available. Interviews are held In Person on 26th ofFebruary 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm at Ballymun, Dublin. Please note: you can walk in directly to discuss more. Description Essential Criteria for Applicants · Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration. · Have experience of working as part of a team. · Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans. · Excellent communication skills. · Eligible to work in Ireland. Essential Qualifications Required (one of the below): · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice · Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Care · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland · And/or be in the process of being CORU registered or fully registered as a Social Care Worker For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here. Informal enquires: Please contact to HR team at Recruitment@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
