Jobs
Sort by: relevance | dateSocial Care Worker
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/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary). 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. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation through a person centred approach is also desirable. Working within a staff team and shift leading at times. 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: • Permanent Part-Time 46 hours per fortnight • Permanent Part-Time 56 hours per fortnight • Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight (40 hours permanent, 20 annualised) • Permanent Part-Time 68 hours per 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. 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), 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 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 X 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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: The posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION Specific Conditions: Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and autism and respect their rights and dignity at all times. Staff are required to have a rights-based approach to service delivery and to promote active citizenship and independence. Main duties and functions: Develop positive relationships with people supported. Consult with Individuals to help them to identify their personal vision for their lives and their current support needs. Ensure that the support of all individuals is of the highest professional standard using the Personal Outcome Measures person centred quality and person centred planning system. Advocate for people supported in all aspects of lives. In accordance with each individual’s wishes, assist the person to pursue any rights/report any rights restrictions up to and including referral to the internal Human Rights Committee or other Advocacy Structure. Foster and encourage independence and initiative in the people supported by Corlann and facilitate community participation, integration and the development of people’s independence and friendships and other relationships. Support individuals in recreational and social activities in the evenings and at weekends. Be willing to participate in all training and recreational activities including taking individuals on outings, trips and holidays as arranged. Assist people supported by Corlann with education, experience and exposure around life choices in all aspects of their lives – work/training, home, leisure, access to public services. Be mindful of safeguarding vulnerable adults and report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Officer and to your line manager or delegate. Be flexible in supporting people to carry out their planning meetings at a time and place of their choosing and to suit the people they would like to attend their meeting. Work collaboratively as part of the staff team and of the wider interdisciplinary team on completing plans, protocols, risk assessments, etc., as required. Maintain Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) Individual Planning folders for all people supported, keeping both electronic/hardcopy records and evidence of support work and people’s activities updated at all times to ensure full reports are available to multidisciplinary and management teams. These include records with respect to individuals’ choices and rights, safety, health, finances, communication and any other pertinent details as required and in line with organisational and statutory requirements. Keep organisational I.T. systems and databases maintained and updated in line with record management policy and maintain strict confidentiality in all matters concerning people supported. Be responsible for the purchase of goods and services for the household in line with budgets and organisational purchasing policies and keep accurate financial records of same. Assist people supported with financial management as required and in line with organisational and national guidelines. Assist individuals in maintaining good health, receiving appropriate healthcare, maintaining good personal hygiene and support them with personal care. Driving the Corlann vehicle is essential to meet the needs of people supported. Carry out housekeeping duties and ensure the house is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and décor. Assist people in menu planning, ensuring individual choice, and in preparation of food, cooking daily meals and maintaining a high standard of food hygiene. Administer medication when necessary in line with the Corlann Medication Administration and Management Policy. Maintain professional boundaries with families and key people involved with the people supported by Corlann, as deemed appropriate under the supervision of the Line Manager. Be an active team member and support and direct the work of Support Workers as required. Attendance at mandatory and refresher training is compulsory for self-development. Report all incidents / accidents, behaviors of concern and medical errors to your line manager or their delegate in a timely manner and via the online database. Operate within the policies and procedures of Corlann in all aspects of your work. Promote dignity at work and show respect to people supported, colleagues and all stakeholders in the course of duty. Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures within the work place, i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire-fighting. Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employees’ obligations as set out under Part 2, Section 13 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 2005. As the duties and responsibilities of any post in Corlann are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the people supported by Corlann, i.e. age, level of disability, health etc., staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, openness to change and an ability to develop new approaches to their work in line with service need. Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned by the Line Manager. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve Corlann is funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and are run in line with Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) regulations and standards and the HSE New Directions interim standards.
Support Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION 4 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS POSTS ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 103405 DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann– 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. Location: Orchard Adult Services: 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 Orchard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads, is an essential requirement. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable; however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: 4 x Permanent Full-Time = 78 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work over a fortnightly duty rosters with evenings and weekends been part of the working roster. There may be occasional split duty hours. Sleep-ins and night duty are a requirement of these posts in order to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026: € 34,881 x 13 increments - € 47,624 (Max) pro rata per annum. A Long Service Increment (LSI) € 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, sleepovers 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: 4 posts are Permanent Full-Time and pensionable 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 to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Brendan Gantley, Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm on Monday the 21st of September, 2026 Interview date is the: 5th of October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Electrician, Acute Services
Job Title, Grade Code Electrician Leictreoir (Grade Code: 5096) Location of Post HSE Mid-West, Acute Services There is currently one permanent whole time vacancy available within the Maintenance Department. The post holder will be based in University Hospital Limerick and will be required to travel to the other Acute Sites as required. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid West, Acute Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role: Name: Mr. Niall Joyce - Group Buildings & Maintenance Manager, HSE Mid West Acute Services. Phone: 061 - 482295 Email: niall.joyce@hse.ie Please email UHLRecruitment@hse.ie with any Recruitment queries. Reasonable Accommodations Candidates who require a Reasonable Accommodation/s to support their participation, at any stage, in the recruitment and selection process, should email Sarah Relihan, campaign lead sarah.relihan@hse.ie
Social Care Worker
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 CARE WORKER CRS, Dublin Services PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week) PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) & TEMPORARY CONTRACTS Salary: € 41,260-€ 57,789* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 103445 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent. The award must be considered elegible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Social work experience in the area of services for people with a disability · Full clean manual Irish driving licence and use of a car · Proficiency in the English language. Desirable: · Experience working within the area of intellectual Disability. · Previous experience of working with people who have behaviours of concern · Experience of Person Centred planning · Have awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations · Desire to support people to live their best lives · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to: Joseph Carroll, CNM3, Joseph.Carroll@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st December 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. Direct applications only.
Planner and Engagement Officer
Responsible for - To promote the aims and values of Community Places by providing quality planning, engagement, and other services. To contribute to the development of the organisation’s support services for communities. Salary and Pension - Negotiable within NJC Scale 6 - SO2, Point 18-28 (£31,537- £39,152 [2025/2026]). Employer’s pension contribution is 6%. Posts are likely to start at the lower level unless exceptional circumstances. Holiday Entitlement - 28 days per annum plus public holidays Terms - Permanent full-time, subject to a probationary period of six months (Flexible and part-time working is available subject to agreement). Hours of Work - 35 hours per week (with occasional evening and weekend work) Location - 2 Downshire Place, Belfast, BT2 7JQ Community Places has a hybrid working model in place whereby staff currently work remotely for part of their working week How to Apply If you are interested in the post, please complete the Application Form (in Word format) which is available on our website. Applicants will be shortlisted for interview solely on the basis of the information contained in the application. The recruitment panel will shortlist only those applicants who, from the information provided, appear to most closely meet the essential criteria for the post. The desirable criteria may be used to facilitate shortlisting. The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 24 September 2026. If you are offered the post, we will ask you to provide: • Proof of relevant qualifications (in the form of original hard copy documentation); and • Original documentation to prove you are legally entitled to work in the region. Duties Services Provision Provision of planning advice and information services to people and communities throughout the region on the planning system, planning policies, local development plans and development management. Provision of advice and representation, where required, at planning appeals and Public Inquiries and at meetings with councils, planning, regeneration and other bodies. Undertaking the organisation and facilitation of public and community consultation and engagement on planning, community planning, participatory budgeting, regeneration and related issues. Preparing project and local community plans, Place-shaping plans, strategies and reports. Research into planning, engagement, participatory budgeting, regeneration and related issues and preparation of reports, briefing papers, guides and other publications. Providing training and information workshops and making presentations throughout the region on issues relevant to the post, including deputising for the Head of Engagement from time to time. Contributing to projects which involve team working with other staff as required including coordinating teamwork with other staff on projects. Helping to identify and secure opportunities for provision of planning, community planning and engagement programmes, services and projects. Building and maintaining effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and networks, including managing contracts with external partners to achieve project objectives. Contributing to Forward Planning and Management To assist the Chief Executive as required in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational plans. Preparing reports for the Chief Executive as required. Representing the organisation, its needs and policy views as required by the Chief Executive. Contributing to Financial Administration Maintaining such records as may be required for the preparation of accounts and monitoring and control of project related and organisational expenditure. Other Actively participating in the development and promotion of Community Places. Participating in the induction of new staff and volunteers including mentoring and overseeing the work of the volunteers, placements and interns as required. Maintaining and updating planning advice records and project files as required by the Chief Executive. Undertaking training to further develop relevant skills and knowledge as determined by Community Places. Any other duties consistent with the job as required by the Chief Executive. Person Specification – Planner and Engagement Officer (a) - To be evidenced in application form (i) - To be demonstrated at interview Qualifications Essential • Recognised qualification in Town and Country Planning (a) • Current membership or be eligible for membership of the RTPI, IPI or equivalent body (a) Experience Essential • Three years’ experience in the last five of working in a planning role (a) • Voluntary or working experience in the field of community planning or engagement (a). Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and to write effectively and clearly (a) and (i). • Ability to gather, collate and analyse data and information (a). • Proven research and report-writing skills (a). • Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and as part of a team (a). • Organisational ability, self-motivation and personal initiative (i).
Canteen Cook / Chef
Job Overview We require a dedicated Canteen Cook / Chef to join our team, preparing high-quality meals while ensuring the caneen operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all regulatory and standards. The role requires a strong commitment to food safety, hygiene, and customer service, supporting a culture of excellence and well-being. Flexibility is required to work across Norbrook sites in line with operational requirements, ensuring consistent service standards and compliance across the business. Main Activities/Tasks
Parent Support Worker
Parent Support Worker Location : Southeastern Trust Area, based in North Down and Ards - Remote Salary: £13.48 per hour (Scale point 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 10 hours per week - two days a week required, must include Thursdays. 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. BCM Parents' Support programme aims to help parents and their children (5–13-year-olds) by offering both emotional and practical support through early intervention. This is offered via home-based support, formal group work and informal peer support groups to parents. What we can offer you Please refer to the job description for further details. Belfast Central Mission is an Equal Opportunities 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.
Deputy Manager Puddleducks
Deputy Manager - Puddleducks Day Nursery Location: Puddleducks, Grosvenor House, 12 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AD Salary : £16.07 per hour, Scale point 26 Contract Type : Permanent Working hours: 16 hours per week - 2 days Please note that we currently don't offer sponsorship for this role. Puddleducks are committed to enthusiastically delivering high quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment to maximise the potential of each individual child placed under our wing. Puddleducks is a purpose-built day nursery which offers bespoke, exciting, and carefree environments to allow children to flourish and thrive. Located in the heart of the city, with bespoke, age-appropriate playrooms as well as a unique 19 x 12 metre indoor play area. At Puddleducks we really appreciate the benefits of outdoor play; our carefully designed multi-surface outdoor play area will allow children to enjoy the fresh air and enrich their learning opportunities in a safe, secure, and exciting way. Your new role The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Nursery, including general administration duties, managing the staff and the building, and organizing/implementing a stimulating and varied program of age appropriate activities for the children in the nursery in line with the High/Scope approach. What we need from you Essential Level 5 CCLD Qualification At least 2 years’ experience in the management and support of staff and trainees in a day nursery setting At least 2 years Early Years practice in a day nursery setting with children aged 0-5 years including additional needs care Ability to monitor, retain, manage and motivate a staff team Excellent Knowledge of Registration and Inspection criteria. The Right to Work in the UK Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs What we can offer you Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12 month period Westfield Health Rewards Learning & Development opportunities Long service annual leave increments and scheme Paid Access NI Uniform Provided 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.
Housing Support Worker, Younger People
Housing Support Worker - Younger People Location: Housing Support for Young People in the Armagh/Dungannon area Salary : £24,533.6 per annum (£13.48 per hour, Scale point 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours : 35 hours per week, Work pattern to be confirmed on appointment Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for our roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have Right to Work in UK as part of the shortlisting process 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. Your New Role As a Housing Support Worker, you will work independently with a caseload of service users, building a relationship of trust and respect to achieve the best outcomes for your service users. You will provide them with the best advice and support to help them remain living independently in their own home. You will regularly meet your service users face to face either at their own home or a neutral venue to provide this support. You will act as an advocate for the service user and link with external agencies to get the right help and support they need What we can offer you Please refer to the job description for further details. Belfast Central Mission is an Equal Opportunities 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.
Housing Support Worker, Older People
Housing Support Worker for Older People Location: Housing Support Team – Older People South - Armagh/Dungannon/Craigavon areas Salary: £26,286 per annum (£13.48 per hour – SP 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday - Friday Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. BCM is actively recruiting for a Housing Support Worker to help those over the age of 55 to remain living independent at home. This role has a focus on supporting individuals with their housing and social care needs. Housing experience is not essential as full training will be provided on the job. We are a values led organisation. We look for individuals who embody integrity, compassion, respect and a person-centred approach. Our values are central to all that we do. This role will involve visiting service users in their own homes, with a caseload in Newry areas. You will have the support of your experienced colleagues and Manager to learn all aspects of the job. Please note this role does not involve personal care. If you are passionate about helping those in need, we would like to hear from you. Take a moment to watch this short video and get a glimpse into the incredible work of our team! Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/CeAMfw5p8bM?feature=share 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.
