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Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Part-Time Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General Annual Fixed Salary: € 18447.00 Clarecare is a professional accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of person-centred services for over 58 years to individuals and families in Co. Clare. Current services include Family Support, Older Person Services and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential. Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities. Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust Clarecare’s Family Support Service Clarecare Community Based Family Support Service is a service funded by Tusla and is part of a broad range of support services provided by Clarecare in County Clare. The Family Support Service offers individual and group support for parents, and individual support for children and adolescents. Working from a relationship-based practice approach, our professional family support staff aim to enhance parenting, family relationships and communication; and improve resilience, safety and wellbeing in all aspects of a child’s life. Job Description Advocacy Worker for Parents of Children In Care - 2 days per week (Wed/Thurs) - Permanent Contract Advocacy Service: The Clarecare Advocacy Service provides support for parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla (foster care or residential care) in Co. Clare. The service aims to support parents to be actively and positively involved in their children’s lives while they are in care. The advocacy service supports parents whose children are in the care of the Child and Family Agency, Tusla in Co. Clare. The service offers: NOTE: This job description is provided as a guideline. Unforeseen policy changes or emerging needs of the Service, may create additional/new demands on the post, thus requiring the post holder to fulfil those demands.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY Ref: 92660 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. REA 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: Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the REA services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications and Experience: Eligibility Criteria/ Qualifications and/ or experience Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Social Care workercandidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. 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 And · 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. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. 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: A 39-hour working week will be based on a 7-day duty roster. A sleep-in commitment is an essential requirement of these posts. The successful candidate will also be required to work day, evenings, night-duty, weekends and public holidays 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. 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: This post is Permanent, full time and 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 REA 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.
Social Care Worker
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Applications are invited for the following positions Social Care Workers Location: 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 -Experience in working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is desirable The post is to provide an individualised service to a person supported. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 19th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) (Multiple Vacancies) Location: Ballytobin Services, Co. Kilkenny 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 considered for the following vacancies: · Support Worker - Permanent Full Time 78 hours per fortnight · Support Worker - Temporary Full Time 78 hours per fortnight · Support Worker – Permanent Part Time 56 hours per fortnight · Support Worker – Permanent Part Time Relief 36 hours per fortnight 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 · Full & Part-Time Work · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Click here to view our full range of benefits The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Respite 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 Respite Support Workers to join our team in Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny to support the expansion of the services. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time / Part-time Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum 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: The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing respite and home support services, in all Enable Ireland locations across Carlow and Kilkenny. To work with the children /young people through a person centred approach to meet their identified needs during their stay in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. This post will involve week day and weekend work, sleep overs and night duty. Overview of Duties: 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 27th February 2026 Interview Date: Interviews 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
Health & Social Care Assistant
Health & Social Care Assistant (Grade Code: 6019) (formerly known as Therapy Assistant) HSE Mid-West hospitals have implemented a Tobacco Free Campus policy. Smoking and vaping is strictly prohibited. Location of the Post HSE Mid West FSS An Íarthar Láir There is currently 1 WTE (permanent) Health & Social Care Assistant (formerly known as Therapy Assistant) role – This post will initially be based in University Hospital Limerick within the Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Service. This service consists of a multidisciplinary team providing home-based rehabilitation for patients following a stroke. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for the Mid-West Acute Hospitals (incorporating UHL, Ennis, Nenagh and Croom Hospitals) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part-time duration be filled. This panel may be used to fill therapy posts relating to various different clinical areas and specialities including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Name: Damien Nolan Email: Damien.Nolan@hse.ie Contact Number: 087 4539650 Contact UHLRecruitment@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process.
Social Care Workers, Day And Residential Services - Service Area
Social Care Workers - Day and Residential Services- Northside - Service Area 2 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 12; €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. To Apply: Upload a CV Closing Date for receipt of applications is 28th February 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.
Adult 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 Adult Services Support Worker to join our team in Dublin Adult Services CHO7 Area Crumlin/Rialto Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: The current salary scale for this post is €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum for fulltime posts of 39 hours per week. The hourly rate ranges from €16.95/h to €20.52 p/h 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: · To provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop a range of options in the areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in the community generally. · Supporting individual service users to participate in the various programmes and activities within the service. · Working through a Person-Centred approach and in line with Enable Ireland’s code of practice, policies & procedures. · The service is one which is based on the promotion of dignity, respect and the development of choice for those who use the service. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list . The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Evidence of having completed FETAC Level 5 or other relevant Health/Social Care qualification OR willingness to be supported in completing this training within the first 12 months of employment · The Post holder will have previous experience of working with adults with disabilities in the health care sector. · Fluency in English · Candidates must have current eligibility work in the state · Available for immediate start · Full clean driving licence which is valid in the state with agreement to undertake D1 driver training if required. Desirable Criteria: · Specific requirements relating to working with individuals e.g. previous experience of working with individuals with Physical Disabilities/Acquired Brain Injury/Epilepsy and/or behaviours of concern. · Holder of CPC Driver card · Minimum of 1 year experience of delivering personal care in a health or social care context · Experience in clamping wheelchairs. 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 search: https://www.enableireland.ie/about-us/careers/employee-benefits 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 18th February 2026 @ 12pm PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months in the region 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 Care 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 Social Care Worker to join our team in Dublin Adult Services, based in Sandyford. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full or part time hours considered. Salary Scale: €38,392 – €53,673 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 days Overview of the Post: The post holder will work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in an Adult Day Service working with adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. The post holder will support the individuals accessing the service with all aspects of their daily lives in accordance with their individual needs and preferences. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. 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: 17th February 2026 Interview Date for successful applicants: 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
Domiciliary Home Care Workers
Home Care Workers – Morning Runs (7am-2pm), Tea Runs (2pm-7pm) & Bed Runs (7-11pm) available. Ref: W/HCW/D/2186 £13.00 per hour (Mon-Fri plus Mileage) £13.00 per hour (Sat & Sun plus Mileage) Part-time (12hr/20 hour) & Full-time contracts available Requirements: Experience of caring in a formal/informal setting Full Driving Licence Access to Car Interested? A full job description and details of how to apply can be found at: https://bryson.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Or call us on: 028 7132 1989 Closing date: 28th February 2026 at 12pm “Please note a satisfactory Access NI Enhanced / Standard disclosure or Garda Clearance is required prior to commencement of employment” 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.
