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As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Support Worker - May include bus escort duties Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (30 hours per week) Location: Killarney Day Services Roster: Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 16:00 Duties may include transport between the person we supports home and Day Centre. *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service* If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. The Role: The Support Worker will play a vital role in empowering individuals by planning and setting meaningful goals that address their unique personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training, and supported employment needs. They will actively guide and support individuals to realise their aspirations, helping them reach identified priorities and achieve greater independence and self sufficiency. They will also advocate for inclusion and active participation in the community, ensuring access to opportunities that promote social and personal growth. The Support Worker operates within a person centred framework, prioritising each individual’s choices and needs. They will work closely with both internal and external services, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership, and building strong relationships with families to ensure holistic support. In addition to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, the Support Worker will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing relevant reports, and ensuring all documentation meets required standards. The role includes providing physical, emotional, psychological, and healthcare support, all while promoting dignity, respect, and personal autonomy. They will also facilitate life skills development through hobbies, interests, and activities, teaching skills such as budgeting, cooking, communication, and time management to promote greater independence. The Support Worker will work alongside a range of healthcare professionals to ensure all aspects of care are delivered to the highest standard. Their input will be essential in creating care plans that are responsive to evolving needs, fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging within the community. This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires dedication, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a strong passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those supported. Essential Criteria: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Killarney Day Services may be filled up to the 31st of December 2025) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Roles are also available on a relief basis. For any informal queries, please contact 064 66 32742. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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 Riverside/Bealach Beag/ Clonsilla, Dublin 15 Permanent Contract – 39 Hpw & Part Time Contract - 19:5 Hpw Salary: €40,351- € 56,650 (*LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: · Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Must have full manual driving licence & driving service vehicles is a requirement · Experience working within the area of intellectual disability. Desirable: · To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives. · Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007, and the role of the person in charge. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework . Ref: ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. ü Supportive and innovative working environment. ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme ü Generous annual leave entitlement Please submit a CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Service Manager : Eilis Madden, (01) 824 8610 / eilish.madden@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of application: 17th September 2025 “A panel may be formed from which current and future Social Care Worker positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
Permanent, Part Time (70 hours per fortnight), Support Worker (Care Assistant), Cashel, Co. Tipperary (Adult Day Service) 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 16th September 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel / Cahir, Co. Tipperary 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 Suir 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 16th September 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDSE
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker , Tory Services, Waterford A. Temporary Part time Social Care Worker - 52 hours per fortnight with up to 5 sleepovers B. Temporary Part time Social Care Worker - 45 hours per fortnight with up to 5 sleepovers 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 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 attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 17th September 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
SLPC Pastoral Care Worker
Closing Date Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 12 Noon Proposed Interview Date (s) TBC Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo There is currently 1 Full time post available. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for North West Hospice Specialist Palliative Care Service from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Nuala Ginnelly, Operational Lead, North West Hospice, The Mall , Sligo 0719143317 Nuala.ginnelly@hse.ie Details of Service North West Hospice is a HSE governed facilitysince transitioning to the HSE from a Section 39 organisation in February 2023.The service provides specialist Palliative care in the catchment areas of Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan – a population of approximately 115,000 people (Population Health Profile HSE West & North West 2023). The North West Hospice services is physically located on the Sligo University Hospital campus with both hospice and hospital connected by a physical corridor. Our integrated service currently is provided through: · 7-bed Inpatient Unit increasing to 12 bedded unit in Nov-2025 – the current 7 bedded Unit has three single rooms and a four-bed mixed gender area and is located on the Sligo University Hospital (SUH) campus with a physical corridor connecting the unit to SUH. This provides ease of movement for patients to transfer from SUH to unit. The location also provides easy access for Hospice service to access all the speciality services in SUH. A new Inpatient Unit development with 12 single beds is in construction phase and is expected to open in Nov’ 2025. This unit will replace the current 7-bedded unit and will remain on the current site. · Community Palliative Care Team works across the North-West visiting patients in their own homes or other care settings such as nursing homes or community hospitals. This team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, a social worker and a doctor works very closely with the patients’ GP and Public Health Nurse to provide care to the patient. · Sligo University Hospital Palliative Care Team based in Sligo University Hospital (SUH)- provides palliative care to patients at Sligo University Hospital and their families, and provides support to the hospital’s medical and nursing teams Currently pastoral care is provided by the Chaplaincy Department in Sligo University Hospital. This is the first Pastoral care post recruited for North West Hospice and will work predominantly in the Inpatient Unit and Community Palliative care team . On occasion the post holder may provide pastoral care to patients under the Hospital Palliative Care service at their request. Reporting Relationship This post holder will report to the Operational Lead, North West Hospice. Key Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team and also engage with members of the hospital chaplaincy team in SUH. Purpose of the Post Overall the purpose of the post is to provide a pastoral care service in North West Hospice
Youth Floating Support Worker
YOUTH FLOATING SUPPORT WORKERS Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to find, set up and maintain their own homes in the community? MACS Youth Floating Support Service supports young people aged 16-25 in the community who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or need help maintaining their tenancy. Youth Floating Support Workers support on average 15 young people who receive individualised support based on support planning ongoing assessment/review and keeping safe were appropriate. Key Responsibilities: Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. 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. Posts Available: Belfast: 1x Full Time, Permanent, 1x Part Time, Permanent Lisburn: 2x Full Time, Permanent Downpatrick: 1x Part Time, Permanent Salary: £25,545 pro rata Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (pro rata and 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: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 9.30am. 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.
Housing Support Worker
Part Time Housing Support Worker Location: Housing Support for Young People in the Armagh/Dungannon Salary: £13,224 per annum Contract: Permanent Work hours: Monday-Friday, 20 hours per week Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for our roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have Right to Work in UK as part of the shortlisting process Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Housing Support for Young People supports young people (aged 16-25) to access and maintain accommodation in the community. Support can be provided for up to 2 years depending on the needs of the Service User What we can offer you 4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service) 21 days annual leave per annum 12 statutory days Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12 month period Westfield Health Rewards Learning & Development opportunities Long service annual leave increments and scheme What we need from you GCSE English or equivalent At least one year’s experience supporting groups and/or individuals either a paid or voluntary capacity. Good communication skills A full driving licence and access to a car with Business insurance as you may have to transport Service Users. NISCC registration or willing to obtain within 6 months of start date Right to Work in UK Please refer to the job description for further details. Belfast Central Mission is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Support Worker
We are hiring Support 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: Support Worker Contracts Available: Permanent Part-Time & Relief Contracts Location: Ennis, Co. Clare 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. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,036 - €47,454 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: 17th of September 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker, Day Service
As a Section 39 organisation, KPFA operates its own pay scales. Annual increments are awarded up to the maximum point of the relevant scale. WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION Post: Support Worker Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (30 hours per week) Location: Cahersiveen Day Service Roster: Mon: 09:30 - 15:30 / Tues: 08:30 - 17:00 / Wed, Thurs: 10:00 - 15:30 / Fri: 08:30 - 15:30 *Please note, rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the Service* If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you. The Role: The Support Worker will play a vital role in empowering individuals by planning and setting meaningful goals that address their unique personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training, and supported employment needs. They will actively guide and support individuals to realise their aspirations, helping them reach identified priorities and achieve greater independence and self sufficiency. They will also advocate for inclusion and active participation in the community, ensuring access to opportunities that promote social and personal growth. The Support Worker operates within a person centred framework, prioritising each individual’s choices and needs. They will work closely with both internal and external services, fostering a culture of collaboration and partnership, and building strong relationships with families to ensure holistic support. In addition to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, the Support Worker will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, completing relevant reports, and ensuring all documentation meets required standards. The role includes providing physical, emotional, psychological, and healthcare support, all while promoting dignity, respect, and personal autonomy. They will also facilitate life skills development through hobbies, interests, and activities, teaching skills such as budgeting, cooking, communication, and time management to promote greater independence. The Support Worker will work alongside a range of healthcare professionals to ensure all aspects of care are delivered to the highest standard. Their input will be essential in creating care plans that are responsive to evolving needs, fostering personal growth, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging within the community. This is a dynamic and rewarding position that requires dedication, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a strong passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those supported. Essential Criteria: Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Cahersiveen Day Service may be filled up to the 31st of December 2025) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV. Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale. Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Roles are also available on a relief basis. For any informal queries, please contact 064 66 32742. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer
