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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. SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 92087 -06/2026 Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Sector 3 Residential Services (Adults) Locations: Cork Adult Services (Upton Campus (Innishannon) / Carrigaline / Passage West / Garrettstown/ Ballincollig and surrounding areas The Role Relief Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service across day, residential and respite services. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the relief Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the relief Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €34,036 - €47,454 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 Colette Whelan - Area Manager – +353 86 8547470 Catriona O Gorman – Area Manager - +353 87 3308276 Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentSouth@bocsi.ie Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Family 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 Family Support Workers to join our team in Kenmare, Co. Kerry . Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: Various contracts 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 as a Health Care Assistant. · 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 · Possess a D1 driving licence or be willing to obtain one. · 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 13th 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
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 a highly-motivated Support Worker to join our team in Sandyford or Dun Laoghaire. Contract Type: Permanent post. Contract Hours: Full and part time hours considered. Salary Scale: €34,382 - €41,607 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 : 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: This post involves two roles. The role of the Driver is to transport Service Owners to and from day services based in the centres or in the community, and to facilitate any other transport needs. The role of the Support Worker is to facilitate the Service Owner in all aspects of daily living, including: assisting with personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access and participation in activities of choice provided by day services, in the community, and online/virtually. The post holder will provide opportunities to help develop a range of options for the individual in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local community Candidates must be available to start immediately. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential 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 (30 days per year) · 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: 12th February 2026 Interview date: TBC 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
Clinical Nurse Manager / Social Care Leader
Clinical Nurse Manager 2/ Social Care Leader Person Centred Residential Services & Supports Full Time We are currently recruiting Clinical Nurse Managers 2 (CNM2) and Social Care Leaders (SCL) for our Person Centred Residential and Community-Based Services and supports. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to lead dedicated teams in delivering meaningful respite experiences that align with HIQA standards and our organisational values. The successful candidates may be required to assume the responsibilities of a Person in Charge in accordance with HIQA regulations. Position & Grade : Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Location : Cork City & County Employment type and Hours : Full Time Permanent · 37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 · 39 hours per week for Social Care Leader Salary: Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Social Care Leader : The 7-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €56,351, €57,569, €58,786, €62,032, €63,291, €64,540, €65,807 Clinical Nurse Manager 2 : The 11-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €61,463, €62,481, €63,342, €64,747, €66,300, €67,826, €69,351, €71,068, €72,662 €75,405, € 77,666 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 and abroad (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. Key Responsibilities include: Completed application forms must be submitted by Wednesday 11th February 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future permanent or temporary, fulltime, or Part Time Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Social Care Leader roles that may arise across Horizons. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Social Care Worker
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Applications are invited for the following positions Social Care Workers Location: Limerick City and West Limerick (Newcastle West / Abbeyfeale, Liosmor, Askeaton) Permanent Posts Social Care Worker 12-point scale €40,351- € 56,650 (pro-rata) Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland 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 a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker 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 at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans 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 encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements. Essential: · Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday 16th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region Applications are invited for the following positions across our services SUPPORT WORKER Permanent Full Time and Part Time Contracts Available Work Locations: Limerick City and Environs / West Limerick (Newcastle West/Abbeyfeale, Liosmor) Care Assistant Intellectual Disability 13-point scale €34,036 - €47,454 (pro-rata) Panels will be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent permanent, fixed term and Specified Purpose vacancies for a period of up to one year. Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland 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 a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is 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 development on Individual Plan's 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 All applicants are required to : · Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field · Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker, Collins Avenue
We are currently recruiting dedicated Social Care Workers to provide bespoke, person-centred support to two individuals within their own home. This is a permanent position offering both full-time and part-time hours. The role involves delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life. Essential Criteria for Applicants What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Comprehensive Induction · Training / CPD · Career Progression Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 14; €56,650 per annum 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. Informal enquiries are welcome by Caroline Flynn - Service Manager on caroline.flynn@smh.ie To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 13/02/2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care 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: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,351 - €56,650 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: 16th of February, 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDCP
Social Care Assistant
Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Social Care Assistant who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality, community based care. We provide individualised and person-centred disability services. The goal of our disabilities team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN ADULT SERVICES (ORANMORE/RENMORE AREA) Ref: 91942 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Caislean Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. Candidates will be required to be flexible in this position, and will be required to work a variety of hours as required. The successful candidate may be required to work between the various community houses and day care programme areas associated with the Caislean Services depending on service need. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people 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 encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: 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 30thNovember 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 30thNov 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 30thNovember 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight 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. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 x 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 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 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: There are currently permanent full time posts and temporary full time posts available. All posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Caislean Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine 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. Informal enquiries for this post to: Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 – 721410. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Sunday 8th February 2026 Interview date is scheduled for February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
