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Applications are invited for the following:- A unique opportunity to lead a team using the ‘Good Lives Model’ Social Care Leader – Ref: 96526 Permanent Full-Time (78 hours per fortnight) Adult Residential Services Cork City and county We are seeking energetic, passionate candidate to join our residential teams based in our Services in Cork City. The Purpose The model of Service will be based on the Good Lives and Stay Well planning systems. The successful candidate ideally should have a good working knowledge of Clinical Risk Management and in the identified planning systems or in the management of Services for persons with complex/behavioural support needs. The person/s appointed shall ensure that the vision is delivered through our core values of Person Centred Service. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, national Legislation including Health Act 2007 and H.I.Q.A. regulations. Working hours will be variable over seven day roster including, day shifts, weekends and unsocial hours. Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role. Reporting to the Services Manager / Person in Charge (PIC) Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Candidates must Possess a level 8 or higher health related 3rdlevel qualification on the Quality & Qualifications (QQI) framework in nursing / social care or health science. OR Possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Social Care Worker Registration Board, CORU If a qualified nurse maintain live annual registration in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses and Midwives maintained by the (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland) - An Bórd Altranais OR If Social Care qualified must have up to date CORU registration or Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU and must maintain such registration for the duration of employment in this role. Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems A full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads is essential Experience A minimum 5 years’ experience of working in residential services supporting adults with intellectual disability, autism and challenging behaviour is essential. Experience of leading and managing a team is desirable Post graduate training in Positive Behaviour Support is desirable Applicants must be flexible to meet the requirements of the service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of flexibility is essential Experience of using alternative communication methods is essential Previous experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines is desirable Experience of using a person centred planning system is essential. Knowledge of the good lives model of service and armadillo risk review process is desirable 2. 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. 3. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: Social Care Leader: €56,915 - €66,465 1/2/26 Consolidated Scales * Successful candidates are required to submit all documentary evidence outlining any relevant experience within 3 months of starting date. Failure to do so will mean that any incremental credit due now will only be paid from date of submission of documents. INFORMAL ENQUIRIES OR REQUEST FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION TO: Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556243 (e-mail: stephen.dalton@corlann.ie) Closing Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled throughout our Services Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
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 1st May 2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify. St. Michael’s House is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Senior Social Work Practitioner, CDNT
Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner Type of Contract: Full time, permenant contract Hours of Work: 35 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who will provide a quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. This permanent post is assigned across our Children’s Disability Network Teams. Please see below for primary office locations and therapy space available to the team. Children will also be seen at home and in preschool/school. We are looking to recruit for positions working on our Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael’s House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack. The successful candidate must have the following: Essential criteria: Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Lecturer In Health And Social Care
Provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This post will primarily be required to deliver Health and Social Care within the faculty of Health & Science. This is a full time permanent position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 1st May 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Care Worker, Days
Care Worker - Days Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £12,280.32 - £32,747.52, SP 20 - £13.12 per hour Contract: Permanent Work hours : 48 hours per week – 4 x 12 hrs shifts 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hr shifts 24 hours per week – 2 x 12 hr shifts 18 hours per week - 3 x 6 shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Belfast Central Mission (BCM) is an award-winning leading charity with social care projects and social enterprises across Northern Ireland. With over 300 staff and volunteers delivering services across Northern Ireland to support people at their point of need. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details 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.
Care Worker, Nights
Care Worker Nights - Copelands Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £16,823.04 - £33,646.08, SP 21 - £13.48 per hour Contract: Permanent Work hours : 48 hours per week – 4 x 12 hrs shifts 36 hours per week – 3 x 12 hr shifts 24 hours per week – 2 x 12 hr shifts Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Copelands is Belfast Central Mission’s flagship project, providing market leading care for Northern Ireland. It encompasses everything needed to create a genuine home from home where residents can enjoy a fulfilling life. Copelands comprises of six households, each with 10 residents. Each household has its own front door, kitchen and living area as well as access to a communal outdoor area. The home has been designed with the differing cognitive, social, and physical abilities of the residents in mind. Our aim is to provide the best possible care to frail older people, including those living with dementia. We promote the use of familiar and recognisable surroundings and activities to stimulate residents’ memories. Visual clues throughout the design help residents with recollection to avoid confusion and increased anxiety. Additionally, it creates opportunities for staff and residents to interact more easily in activities of daily living. Your new role You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centered approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes. What we can offer you Please see attached job description and specification for further details BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Social Care Worker
POSTS: LOCUM SOCIAL CARE WORKERS RINDOON SERVICES ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Ref: 96467 Location: Rindoon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). 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 Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs. 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: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: 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: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Locum staff are called for locum duty when the exigencies of the service so require e.g. to fill absences arising from sick leave, annual leave etc., and to cover any other emergencies that may arise. There are no minimum guaranteed hours associated with the position. 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. 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. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Hyde Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 Or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Services Coordinator 087-7045865 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDWP
Social Care Leader / Designated Centre Administrator
CORLANN LIMERICK Applications are invited for the following position: SOCIAL CARE LEADER / DESIGNATED CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR Permanent and Specified Purpose Contracts available- Full Time Posts Location: Limerick Community Services Positions are available in Limerick City and West Limerick Candidates Should: · Minimum Level 8 Qualification in Social Care, Nursing or Social Work . 3 years’ experience working with people with an intellectual disability · Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Have a strong working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations · Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and supervise staff. · Have an understanding of and commitment to Personal Lifestyle Planning. · Be proactive and have the ability to work as part of a team. · Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative. · Excellent IT, administration, report writing and organisational skills. · Possess a full clean driving licence and own vehicle. · Be able to work evenings and weekend shifts. · Be prepared to be on call as required Desirable Criteria: · Working with budgets and accounts · Knowledge of spreadsheets and database · Have reasonable knowledge and appreciation of, residential needs, social/recreational issues and training programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities · A relevant qualification at minimum Level 6 in People Management · 1 to 3 years Management experience while not essential is desirable Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Sunday, 3rd May 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker, Local Centre
Social Care Workers – Local Centres 35 hours per week - Permanent Contracts North Dublin Area St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community. Benefits of working in St Michael's House · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments (Frontline staff) · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Training / CPD · Career Progression Essential Criteria for Applicants Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the February 2026 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,851 – point 12; €57,217 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: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter to https://www.rezoomo.com · A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. · 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position Social Care Worker with St. Michael’s House. · Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Informal enquires: Hazel Cadwell at hazel.cadwell@smh.ie Closing Date: May 1st 2026 at 5pm Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Leader-glasnevin
SOCIAL CARE LEADER Ferndale/Avondale Glasnevin. Permanent Vacancy St. Michael's House is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. St. Michael’s House is committed to providing individualised supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. A vacancy now exists for a Social Care Leader- Person in Charge – Permanent contract, in a community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities based in Glasnevin, Dublin 11. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staffteam to deliver a high-quality service for seven individuals. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and families. The key task is to provide person centred supports to individuals who have changing age related needs. Essential Criteria for Applicants · Excellent facilitation, leadership and communication skills · Excellent report writing · Highly organised, motivated, flexible and ability to problem solve Desirable Criteria for Applicants · Must have a full, clean driver’s license and be willing to drive as part of duties. Applicants must have one of the following qualifications: · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland. · In line with CORU regulations, candidates who hold full CORU registration, or who have applied for CORU registration under Section 91 and whose qualification is listed as recognised by CORU, are welcome to apply. And A relevant health or social care management qualification Salary Scale: Successful candidate will be paid in line with March 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Leader pay scales (point 1: €55,793- point 7: €65,155 per annum- (This HSE salary scale is based on Full Time working a 39-hour week) Informal enquires to; Hazel Cadwell 087 341 2239 Closing date : 5pm May 1st, 2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. To apply: Please upload a copy of your C.V and cover letter via Rezoomo Please outline in your cover letter your suitability for the role taken in to account the criteria in the above advert. Remember to include a valid email as this is the way you will be contacted for interview. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
