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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 Care Worker to join our team in St Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Part time, 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €39,160 to €54,746 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 : 31/32/34 (depending on experience) Overview of the Post: To work as part of the team in St Laurence (Adult Residential Services) and to support the Person in Charge in providing a quality service to adults with disabilities availing of services. Assisting Service Owners to plan for and direct their supports to meet their personal goals and to support Service Owners in making connections within their local community. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Hold professional 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/ AND b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role Annual registration On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. · Experience in contributing to the development of personal plans · Has experience and knowledge of the role of a key worker. · Experience of delivering personal care to adults. · Experience of assisting adults with medical needs/ administering medication. · Experience of engaging in professional supervision Desirable Criteria: · Experience of working with adults with disabilities including physical/intellectual/ ASD/behaviours of concern. · Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team · Experience in taking leadership in the development of personal plans. · Experience in responding to complaints 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: Wednesday 29th July 2026 before noon 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
Social Worker Team Leader
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista 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 WORKER TEAM LEADER EAST LIMERICK CHILDREN’S SERVICES, LIMERICK TEMPORARY PART-TIME CONTRACT (17.5 Hours Per Week) (12MONTHS) Salary: €72,407 -€83,520 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REQ: 100913 Essential: · A NQSW or equivalent professional social worker qualifications. · 3 years post qualification social worker experience. · Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio. · Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community. · Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines. Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Melissa Murtagh, Children’s Disability Network Manager, Tel: 087 0907700 or email: mmurtagh@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 28thJuly 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker, St Laurence, Glanmire
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 Adult Residential Services, St Laurence, Lota Park, Glanmire, Cork . Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary, Relief Contract Hours: Full-time/Part-time and Variable hours Salary Scale: €35,070 to 42,440 pro rata per annum. 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 per annum pro-rata and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: The role of Support worker is to work as part of a dedicated and innovative team to provide person centred services to children and adults with disabilities who attend Enable Ireland Services. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · QQI Level 5 Major Award (8 modules) in one of the following: o Healthcare Support o Social Care o Pre Nursing o Disability Care Skills o Childcare OR o Health related area (Individuals with 3 modules completed will be eligible to apply once written commitment given to complete the remainder of the Major Award within 12 months of start date.) OR · SNA Qualification OR · Year 1 of a relevant degree programme in Health and Social Care (such as Social Care, Child Care, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy) AND · Full Clean Manual Driving Licence and willingness to drive company vehicles. AND · Be eligible to work in the state Desirable Criteria: · Experience of supporting people with disabilities. · Experience of working with people with behaviours of concern. · Experience of providing personal care · Basic IT skills If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 28th July 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
Corlann Applications are invited for the following positions across our services SUPPORT WORKER Permanent Full Time & Part Time Contracts Available Work Locations: Limerick City and Environs / West Limerick (Newcastle West/Abbeyfeale, Liosmor) Care Assistant Intellectual Disability 13-point scale €34,881 - €48,434 (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 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 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 Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDL
Social Care Assistant
HSE Care Assistant Salary Scale: €17.20 to €23.66 hourly, depending on experience Kare Adult Supports work with people over the age of 18 years. We support people to live and be active in their community through supported employment, learning and everyday activities. The Residential Service rosters will include day, night and weekend shifts. Responsibilities Closing date for applications is 17th July 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to HR@kare.ie. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Support Worker
CORLANN– WEST REGION TEMPORARY PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER CHILDREN’S SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 100857 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary & Locum Support Worker appointments within Children’s Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Assignment to the Early Childhood Services initially based in Knocknacarra, Co. Galway. The successful candidate will initially be assigned to working in one particular area of the service; however, the work location may change depending on service needs. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role to children. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child. This includes supporting children 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 Support Worker role is to assist and support the child through the development of Individual Plan’s and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, to support children in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader or any other person designated by Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Each candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience: • A relevant qualification QQI level 5 in childcare is essential – Please click on the following link to view the approved QQI L5 courses in childcare https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/services/recognition-of-an-early-years-qualification/#current-students • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children with an Intellectual disability and/or additional needs is desirable. • Current knowledge of present and future models of preschool services. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. • Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: • 50 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster working Monday to Friday. The roster may vary in order to meet the children’s, needs and you will be expected to be flexible in regard to the hours of duty and any changes in rostering in the future. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by the person in charge. The Corlann 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: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (01/06/2026) salary scale - € 34,881 x 11 increments - € 47,624 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment €48,434 pro-rata per annum 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: The post is temporary, part time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff member’s leave. 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. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for the above post can be made to Ciara Donoghue Clarke, Children’s Service Coordinator 087 3999921 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm on Sunday 26th July 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Communications, Digital Content and Learning Resource Support Worker
Reporting To The Local Youth Partnership Co-ordinator and the Director of Quality Assurance for Further Education and Training (FET). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Youth Service, Quality Assurance and Technology Enhanced Learning Departments. Nature of Position Fixed-term, part-time contract until 31 December 2026 . A probationary period will apply. Continuation of the contract beyond this date will be subject to the availability of funding and ongoing programme requirements. CMETB reserves the right not to extend or renew the contract where funding ceases or programme requirements change. Place of Work Cavan/Monaghan Hours of Work Monday to Friday – 28 hours per week Salary Scale €39,490 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro-rata for the part-time post. Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education and Youth from time to time. This is a non-pensionable position. Annual Leave 23 days per annum (pro-rata for the part-time post). The successful candidate will join the Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) and Quality Assurance teams and will be based within the CMETB administrative region. Travel throughout Counties Cavan and Monaghan will be required, and attendance at evening and weekend events may be necessary from time to time. Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Programme Co-ordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Communications, Digital Content and Learning Resource Support Worker
Reporting To The Local Youth Partnership Co-ordinator and the Director of Quality Assurance for Further Education and Training (FET). The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Youth Service, Quality Assurance and Technology Enhanced Learning Departments. Nature of Position Fixed-term, part-time contract until 31 December 2026 . A probationary period will apply. Continuation of the contract beyond this date will be subject to the availability of funding and ongoing programme requirements. CMETB reserves the right not to extend or renew the contract where funding ceases or programme requirements change. Place of Work Cavan/Monaghan Hours of Work Monday to Friday – 28 hours per week Salary Scale €39,490 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro-rata for the part-time post. Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education and Youth from time to time. This is a non-pensionable position. Annual Leave 23 days per annum (pro-rata for the part-time post). The successful candidate will join the Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) and Quality Assurance teams and will be based within the CMETB administrative region. Travel throughout Counties Cavan and Monaghan will be required, and attendance at evening and weekend events may be necessary from time to time. Key Duties and Responsibilities1. Programme Co-ordination and Stakeholder Engagement
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel and Cahir, Co. Tipperary 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. We are currently recruiting for a number of Support Worker vacancies across the Suir Services, including permanent and temporary , full-time (78 hours per fortnight) and part-time (ranging from 30 hours per fortnight to 62 hours per fortnight). These vacancies are based in day , residential and respite services in the Clonmel and Cahir areas. Please view the attached job description on our website for further details on the vacancies available. 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 attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 26th July 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDSE
Support Worker
CORLANN WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY JOB REF: 100835 Location: Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day centres, or in the Community as Service needs require. The Role: 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 Corlann 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 Corlann in community participation and integration. Tá Seirbhís Bhruach Na Mara lonnaithe i gceantar na Gaeltachta i Chonamara Theas. Tugann muid tacaíocht de dhaoine le míchumas intleachtúla maireachtáil ina gceantair dhúchais féin, i measc a muintir agus a gcáirde chun go mbeadh an duine in ann deis a fháil a bheith lán pháirteach ina phobal féin. Reporting/Responsible To: Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands. Annual Leave: 23 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026: Care Assistant Disability Services - €34,881 x 11 increments - €47,624 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €48,434 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. 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: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services. 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. To view full job description please see attached Informal Inquiries please contact recruitmentwest@corlann.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 31stJuly 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
