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Responsible to: Reporting to the Development Manager on a day-to-day basis. Purpose of the Job The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties • The direct delivery of information, advice and advocacy services as determined by the Board of Directors and in line with the Citizens Information Board guidelines for the provision of Citizens Information Services • The delivery of outreach services through Citizens Information Services and other outlets as required • Follow up work arising from information and/or advocacy sessions with clients • Assisting the Development Manager in the development of innovative processes for the provision of quality information to clients in various formats using the Citizens Information website www.citizensinformation.ie as an information tool, supplemented by other relevant information sources • To co-operate with other service providers in the area and more generally, both statutory and voluntary, in the development of information and advocacy provision and on joint initiatives from time to time • Operation of query management, advocacy case management and data collection/statistical analysis systems • Operation of systems for monitoring and evaluation of the service • Undertaking publicity and promotional initiatives appropriate to the development of the service • Assisting in any research and/or social policy initiatives appropriate to the development of the service • Identifying and feeding back to the Citizens Information Board issues that have social policy implications • Representing the CIS at conferences etc. as decided by the Board or Development Manager • Such duties (including administrative duties) as may be assigned from time to time by the Development Manager Minimum Education Qualifications and Attainments • Educated to Leaving Certificate standard, or equivalent, with a minimum of one year’s experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy setting or • Less formal academic qualifications with a minimum of three years’ experience of working in an information, advice, or advocacy Essential Knowledge and Experience • An understanding of the issues around the provision of, and access to, information, advice and advocacy services • Working knowledge and understanding of how the social welfare, health and income tax systems operate in general and a working knowledge of at least one of the following subject areas: employment, housing, immigration, consumer rights, education • Excellent organisational, administrative and IT skills Desirable Skills, Abilities and Experience • Demonstrated ability to absorb, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources • Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing • Previous experience in the information or voluntary sector • Proven ability to represent, negotiate and communicate on a client’s behalf • Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team, working effectively within the support and supervision structures operated by the CIS • Ability to interpret and implement organisational policy Successful Candidate Will Be • Committed to the provision of free, confidential, impartial, local and independent information, advice and advocacy services • Have an understanding and knowledge of the range of information, advice and advocacy services provided by the Citizens Information Services supported by the Citizens Information Board and knowledge of volunteering, with reference in particular to the distinctive characteristics of an organisation which provides a service to the public through the agency of trained volunteer personnel • Open to working unsocial hours as may be required from time to time and willing to attend evenings and occasional weekends. Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) arrangements apply in all such circumstances This is a permanent position, subject to satisfactory completion of a 6-month probationary period. The period of probation may be extended at the discretion of the Development Manager/Regional Manager. The successful candidate will be available to work 17.5 hours per week (part time). There may be a requirement to work evenings from time to time. Salary Scale: range of €33,922, €36,472, €38,976, €40,840, €42,644, €45,075, €46,845, €48,626 (max), €50,246 (LSI 1), €51,862 (LSI 2). Salaries pro rata for part-time work. Incremental Credit It is expected that all new entrants to the temporary Information Officer post will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, Dublin South Citizens Information Service operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into the post. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. Pension A company pension scheme is in place, and membership is obligatory upon commencement. Employee contribution: 5% of salary. Employer contribution: 7% of salary. Please note the Citizens Information Service has established a normal retirement age in line with the state pension age (currently 66). Annual Leave Calculated on a pro rata basis for part year service as follows: • 23 days • 24 days (upon completion of 2 years’ service) • 25 days (upon completion of 5 years’ service) Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract at CIS.
Temporary Seasonal Cultural Assistant
Roscommon County Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Part-Time Cultural Assistants in King House and Douglas Hyde Centre. There will be a number of temporary part-time positions available to cover the 2026 tourist season. Cultural Assistants will represent their place of work and Roscommon County Council to customers and other organisations in a courteous, professional and appropriate manner. The successful candidate(s) will work to support the seasonal needs in the relevant venue and the position will ideally suit persons with a genuine interest in customer service, front of house duties, tourism and heritage. We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for delivering a top-class customer focused service. The successful candidate will be required to work frequently weekends and at evening events. The positions are available in the venues listed below. King House Interpretive Gallery & Museum, Boyle King House is a magnificently restored Georgian mansion located in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Built in 1730 as the seat of the King family, a powerful landowning dynasty, the house later became a military barracks and recruiting depot for the famous Irish regiment of the British army, the Connaught Rangers. At the end of the Civil War in 1923, the barracks passed into the control of the newly-formed Irish Free State Army. Following many years as a merchant’s store, King House was saved from demolition in the late 1980s, restored to its former Georgian style by Roscommon County Council and opened in 1995. The house is now open to the public as a museum bringing its history to life. Home to many collections including the Connaught Rangers Museum, the Hidden Gem Studio, the Mary McAleese Collection and the Boyle Civic Art Collection, the house also plays host to arts and cultural events. Douglas Hyde Centre, Portahard Douglas Hyde was the first President of Ireland and co-founder of Conradh Na Gaeilge (the Gaelic League). The interpretive exhibition and information centre is dedicated to this remarkable man. Portahard Church, Church of Ireland, was built in 1740 and restored in 1988 by Roscommon County Council. Its original function was preserved and an Interpretative Centre telling the life story of Dr. Douglas Hyde (1860–1949) was installed. QUALIFICATIONS1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health as would enable them to render regular and efficient service. The County Council reserves the right to refer the successful candidate to its medical examiner at any stage. 3. Education / Experience Each candidate should have: Essential Education / Experience Please note that Roscommon County Council reserves the right to hold any part of the selection process by way of remote/video-call platform or other appropriate methodology and that interviews may be held via MS Teams. A panel may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post at the closing date of the competition and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may be appointed to this post.
Dental Nurse
We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Part-Time Dental Nurse to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Larne, on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity for 9-12 months. The successful applicant will work 23 hours per week from 8:45-5:30pm Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Duties will include assisting the dentist, sterilising dental equipment, keeping the surgery clean and occasional reception duties. Promoting high standards of patient care at all times is vital. Essential Criteria:
AssociateDentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Broughshane Street on a part time basis. Days required would be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. Our practices are equipped with Digital X-Rays, Software of Excellence Practice Management Software and Rotary Endodontics. Benefits
Counter Assistant
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Part Time Counter Assistant to join our Shankill Road branch in Belfast. Working 32 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9.00am to 1.00pm Tuesday and Wednesday, according the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time and applicants must be fully flexible to work according to the rota. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Temporary Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser
We have an excellent opportunity for a qualified Part Time Dispenser/Trainee Dispenser to work in our Donaghcloney branch for approximately 9-12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave. Working 33 hours per week, between the hours of 9.00am to 6.30pm between Monday and Friday, according to the rota. Additional hours may be required from time to time. Working as part of a team duties can include; sales of over the counter medicines, providing customers with information on symptoms and products, prescription receipt and collection, date checking, and the ordering, receiving and storing of pharmaceutical stock. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and have the ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Essential Criteria
Day Activity Facilitator
Corlann Limerick Applications are invited for the following positions Day Activities Facilitator Location: Limerick City & West Limerick Permanent Full Time, part time and fixed term contracts available. Positions are availbale in Autism specific units as well as general ID services Basic Instructor 13-point scale €35,432 - €51,373 (pro-rata) There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Corlann Limerick from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Working with Corlann Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: · Competitive Rates of Pay · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Flexible Working Hours · Full Training provided · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Leave · Employee Assistance Programs The role of an Instructor You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view. Essential Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 1st March 2026 Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann South East 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): Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 1st March 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY PART TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CRANNMÓR CHILDREN’S RESPITE SERVICE JOB REF: 93246 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Social Care Worker appointments within the Children’s Respite Service may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Crannmór Children’s Respite Services provides respite services to children up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with autism, physical disability, medical needs and behavioural needs Crannmór Respite service comprises of two respite units. The appointee will be required to work between both units. The Role: The Social Care Worker will fulfil a key-worker and supportive role for the children/young people; aim to provide an environment where the children/young people will be safe and secure; be responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child/young person (including support with their meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the child)/young person); lead the shift where required; work in a constructive, flexible and positive manner with all colleagues and will actively participate in, and contribute to, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Sector Manager Qualifications/Experience: The successful candidates must have – Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, 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/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 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 30th November 2025. 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 the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. • A minimum of 6 months experience working within a health care/intellectual disability environment. Experience in working with and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. This may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behavioural challenges and physical disabilities. Experience working with children is an advantage. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Leadership skills; • Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through; • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms; • Creativity and initiative; • Innovation and an ability to be self-motivated; • Commitment to current best practice and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy; • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality; • Patience and a sense of humour; • A good knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and how to follow Behaviour Support Plans; • Actively lead the service and the staff team when assigned to you by the Team Leader or the Programme Manager. Working Hours: 1 post x temporary part-time – 60 hours per fortnight. The posts are based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work days, weekends, public holidays, night duty and sleep-ins as required to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 10 increments – €55,599 (max) pro rata per annum. LSI €56.650 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: 1 x temporary, part-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s redeployment. Probation: A probationary period of 9 months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full job description attached Informal enquiries for the above post can be made to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm on Thursday 26th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Worker
CORLANN SOUTH Applications are invited for the following:- SOCIAL WORKER – Ref: 93154 (11/2026) Permanent Part-Time (35 hours per fortnight) Children Disability Network Team 3 (South Kerry) Based in Killarney and Aras an Phobail base in Tralee, Co. Kerry Job Summary This post is in Network 3 (South Kerry), working as part of an Interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults, 0-18yrs and their families. This will include children and young adults with Intellectual, Physical, Sensory disability, children on the Autistic Spectrum and children and young adults at risk of or query developmental delay; where their needs require the support of an Interdisciplinary Disability team. This team is under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People” lead by the HSE. The successful candidate will be employed by the Corlann Services, formally Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. The Network 3 South Kerry team is based in Killarney and Aras an Phobail base in Tralee, Co. Kerry. The Social Worker will work in conjunction with other team members in co-ordinating and developing the service to meet the needs of the service user group and the objectives of the organisation and CDNT. The Social Workers will be responsible for the provision of a high quality service and will carry out Social Work duties as required. She/he will be required to work as a key contact for particular cases as well as participation in Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP). The reporting relationship is to the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) for operation issues and Clinical Governance is with CDNM and Social Work Head of Department (HOD). The Social Work Head of Department will provide clinical supervision. The Candidate: Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those on the closing date for the competition: Must be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 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. Must possess a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish road with means of transport Must have a minimum of 1 years’ post graduate experience of working, as a Professionally Qualified Social Worker. It is desirable to have experience working with families, Inter-disciplinary team within the disability sector. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU. AND Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €50,621- €73,080 per annum including 1 LSI (Consolidated Salary Scales 1/2/26) Informal enquiries to: Michelle Clarke Dunphy, Head of Social Work Department, and Tel: + 353 87 1017466 e-mail: M.ClarkeDunphy@corlann.ie Or Katie Cournane Friel, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: + 353 87 6623815 E-mail: katie.cournanefriel@corlann.ie The closing date for receipt of all applications is Sunday 1st March 2026 Interviews Scheduled for Friday 20th March 2026 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’Link Below Corlann Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities INDS
