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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION 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 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 15th February 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. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Senior Social Work/team Leader, CDNT
Senior Social Work/Team Leader Full Time, Permenant Contract Children’s Disability Network Team – Coolock CDNT This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work/Team Leader 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/Team Leader is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team who will provide quality evidence based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. The Team Leader will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will also provide clinical supervision to social workers on the team. There will be opportunities for training, and regular clinical supervision is provided. This permanent post is assigned to the Coolock Children’s Disability Network Team, located in the HSE Coolock Primary Care office. The successful candidate must have the following: Essential criteria: Informal enquiries are welcomed by Niamh Giltinan, Coolock Children’s Disability Manager, Niamh.giltinan@smh.ie and Catherine Rafter, Principal Social Worker, Catherine.rafter@smh.ie Closing Date: 13th February 2026, 5:00pm **All interviews will be held in person** Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
Care Worker, Nights
Care Worker Nights - Copelands Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary : £12.715 per hour (currently under review) 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 this role. 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.
Care Worker, Days
Care Worker - Days Location : Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £12.374 per hour (currently under review) 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 this role. 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.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL SOCIAL CARE WORKER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 91029 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or locum Social Care Worker appointments within the Deerpark Services may be made over the next 6 months Location: Deerpark Services provides community based day, respite and residential services to adults with varying support needs based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing 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 opportunities for new experiences. We are looking for individuals with experience working with people with complex needs including autism, mental health issues and behaviours that challenge. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Social Care worker candidates 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. Experience: Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with challenging behaviour/ mental health diagnosis and/or autism is essential. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and planning skills · Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. · The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms · Excellent listening skills · Creativity and initiative · Be innovative and self-motivated · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality · Patience and a sense of humour · Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster involving working sleepovers, split shifts, night duty, public holidays and weekend work. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st August 2025 - € 40,351 x 10 increments - € 55,599 (max) per annum. LSI €56,650 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: Permanent full-time and pensionable x1 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 below. INDWP
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) 1 X Permanent Part-Time CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Frenchpark areas) Ref: 92135 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Curlew Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. Location: Curlew Adult Services (Boyle, Frenchpark 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 Curlew 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. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: 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. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 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. 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: All posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Curlew Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 11th February 2026. Interview date is scheduled for 19th February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Support Workers
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. SUPPORT WORKERS Ref: 92087 -06/2026 Permanent Relief hours up to 78 hours per fortnight Sector 3 Residential Services (Adults) Locations: Cork Adult Services (Upton Campus (Innishannon) / Carrigaline / Passage West / Garrettstown/ Ballincollig and surrounding areas The Role Relief Support Workers provide a key supportive role for individuals supported by the Service across day, residential and respite services. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the relief Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the relief Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with the Implementation of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The successful candidate may be required to be a key worker and develop and review individual plans. The Candidate The successful candidates must It is essential that all candidates have adequate immunity against Hepatitis B as per Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland 2008 Reporting to: Social Care Leader in the community and residential setting and through the Line Manager structure to the Area Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate. Salary Scale: €34,036 - €47,454 including 1 LSI per annum (1/8/25 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post Informal Enquiries to Colette Whelan - Area Manager – +353 86 8547470 Catriona O Gorman – Area Manager - +353 87 3308276 Human Resources Department, e-mail RecruitmentSouth@bocsi.ie Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 Applications should be made using the Apply link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Worker to join our team in Sandyford or Dun Laoghaire. Contract Type: Permanent post. Contract Hours: Full and part time hours considered. Salary Scale: €34,382 - €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: This post involves two roles. The role of the Driver is to transport Service Owners to and from day services based in the centres or in the community, and to facilitate any other transport needs. The role of the Support Worker is to facilitate the Service Owner in all aspects of daily living, including: assisting with personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access and participation in activities of choice provided by day services, in the community, and online/virtually. The post holder will provide opportunities to help develop a range of options for the individual in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local community Candidates must be available to start immediately. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements (30 days per year) · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 12th February 2026 Interview date: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Family Support Worker
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Family Support Workers to join our team in Kenmare, Co. Kerry . Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Hours: Various contracts available Salary Scale: €34,382 to €41,607 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To provide support to adult service owners to enable them to participate in their community, increase their own personal independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion. The support worker will provide practical, personal and social support to the individuals and group they work with. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Working under the direction of the Adult Services Centre Co-ordinator to provide person-centred support to those who use our service. · Working in partnership with service owners to facilitate their active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and group goals. · Assisting with all activities of daily living; personal care, showering, session support, driving/escort duties and dealing with any other special needs of service Owners. · Assisting with transport needs by being available to drive service or Service owner’s vehicles. · Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centred Planning and key working Process in line with the national New Directions Policy and Guidelines. · Working as part of the staff team to contribute to the development and delivery of a variety of programmes which empower service owners to be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working lives and in their community and leisure pursuits. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Qualification in relevant Health Care/Social Care (Fetac level 5 or equivalent) · Minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a Health Care Assistant. · Experience of working with Adults with Physical, sensory and neurological disabilities. · Experience & ability to support an individual with personal/intimate care needs · Experience & ability to support individuals with Eating Drinking and swallowing needs. · Full Clean drivers Licence · Knowledge of Person Centred Approaches Desirable Criteria: · 3 years’ experience of working within the disability sector. · Knowledge of Social Role Valorisation theory of practice · Possess a D1 driving licence or be willing to obtain one. · Knowledge of Enable Ireland Services and strategic priorities. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 13th February 2026. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Clinical Nurse Manager / Social Care Leader
Clinical Nurse Manager 2/ Social Care Leader Person Centred Residential Services & Supports Full Time We are currently recruiting Clinical Nurse Managers 2 (CNM2) and Social Care Leaders (SCL) for our Person Centred Residential and Community-Based Services and supports. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to lead dedicated teams in delivering meaningful respite experiences that align with HIQA standards and our organisational values. The successful candidates may be required to assume the responsibilities of a Person in Charge in accordance with HIQA regulations. Position & Grade : Social Care Leader / Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Location : Cork City & County Employment type and Hours : Full Time Permanent · 37.5 hours per week for Clinical Nurse Manager 2 · 39 hours per week for Social Care Leader Salary: Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Social Care Leader : The 7-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €56,351, €57,569, €58,786, €62,032, €63,291, €64,540, €65,807 Clinical Nurse Manager 2 : The 11-point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025: €61,463, €62,481, €63,342, €64,747, €66,300, €67,826, €69,351, €71,068, €72,662 €75,405, € 77,666 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Key Responsibilities include: Completed application forms must be submitted by Wednesday 11th February 2026. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. A panel may be formed for a 12-month period to fill any future permanent or temporary, fulltime, or Part Time Clinical Nurse Manager 2/Social Care Leader roles that may arise across Horizons. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
