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Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker (Must Hold Full Drivers Licence) Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 39 Hours per week Cheshire Service: Waterford Cheshire Service Address: John’s Hill, Waterford X91CKC7 We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at www.cheshire.ie What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. Desire for personal and professional development Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €34,762.69 to €40,418.19 Pro Rata 23 Days Annual Leave per year Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: 5th of August @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday. www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Senior Social Worker Practitioner
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: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER PRACTITIONER Blakestown, Dublin 15 CDNT FIXED-TERM 1 YEAR- FULL TIME (35HPW) Salary: €62,675 -€80,716(LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 101289 Blakestown Children’s Disability Network Team is an interdisciplinary team providing assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 0-18 years who have complex needs arising from a disability. The Senior Social Work Practitioner is a core member of the CDNT and is central to the promotion and delivery of frontline health and social services. As part of the CDNT the social worker provides support to the most complex families attending the service who are experiencing difficulty or distress in relation to the physical, mental and /or emotional wellbeing of family members. Much of the work is carried out with the family and systems surrounding the child including health, welfare and education services, providing a holistic approach promoting the safety and welfare of the children attending the service. The role will also include supporting families before, during and post diagnosis. Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme as a model of service which is based on family centred practice and interdisciplinary team working, these teams provide therapeutic assessment and intervention to children aged between 0-18 years. The CDNT’s are charged with the delivery of an efficient and effective health and personal social service for children and young people with complex needs relating to a disability. These teams include Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work, Pediatrician and Nursing. Essential: · A NQSW or equivalent. · 3 years post qualification experience. · Be registered with the Social Workers Professional Register (CORU) and have an active CPD Portfolio. · Have experience of working with children with complex needs and their families and/or experience in working within children and family services in the community. · Have experience of working in services which operate and comply with child protection procedures in line with Children First National Guidelines. · Permit to work in Republic of Ireland. · Full clean driving licence and use of a car. · Proficiency in the English language. Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. ��Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Elaine Finn, Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: elaine.finn@avistaclg.ie Mobile: 0874578052 and Gareth Bailey, Head of Disciplinary (Social Work) Email: Gareth.bailey@avistaclg.ie and mobile: 0879862945 Applications can be made to: Closing date for receipt of applications: 06/08/2026. 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.
Social Care Workers, Santry
ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE Social Care Workers – Lorcan Avenue, Santry, Dublin 39 hours per week – Permanent contracts available St. Michael’s House are recruiting Social Care Workers for Lorcan Avenue community residential service for adults with intellectual disabilities. Centrally located in Santry, North Dublin. 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 candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high-quality service for five people. Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi-disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure a good quality of life for these five people. Essential Criteria for Applicants What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Comprehensive Induction · Training / CPD · Career Progression 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 · 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 enquiries are welcome by Elaine Brennan - Service Manager Elainep.brennan@smh.ie Closing Date: 14th August 2026 at 5pm Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
We are hiring a Support Worker in Kilrush, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann 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. Role: Support Worker Contract Available: Permanent Part-Time 68/78 (68 hours fortnightly) Location: Kilrush Co. Clare The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,881 - €48,434 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Corlann services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Childcare Worker
Salary range: €30,030 per annum; paid monthly Experience: Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential. Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026 Description: SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. The Role: We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Childcare Worker (Permanent Full Time contract, 37.5 hours per week) to join our Children and Family team in St Joseph’s Childcare Centre, Co. Waterford. The post holder will have responsibility for providing high-quality early childhood care and education while ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for all children. Working closely with Senior Childcare Workers, Managers, and other team members, the Childcare Worker plays a key role in supporting individual children and promoting their overall well-being. The role involves assisting in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate, stimulating activities that foster each child's natural development, in line with Siolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, and Aistear, the National Curriculum Framework. All duties are carried out in accordance with the policies and procedures of St. Joseph’s Childcare Centre and relevant regulatory standards to ensure the highest level of care and safety. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community. Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required Qualifications • Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare or Early Years Educator is essential. • FETAC Level 6 in Childcare or Early Years Educator would be an advantage. Experience • 1 year of experience in relevant childcare role is essential. Knowledge • Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values. • Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged. • Knowledge of Aisteoir, Siolta, Better Start programmes and AIM. • Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education/afterschool Skills • Be a strong team player who enjoys being around children. • Ability to use initiative. • Display enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Demonstrate excellent listening and supportive skills. • Be patient with a well-developed sense of humour. • Have a child centred approach to activities, being imaginative and creative in delivering activities. The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: • Be honest and trustworthy • Be respectful • Be flexible • Demonstrate sound work ethics • Confidentiality • Other
Night Care Worker Level
Care Worker - Nights Location : Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast BT5 7BX Salary: £25,234.56 per annum (£13.48 per hour, SP 21) Contract: Permanent Work hours: 36 hours per week - 3 x 12-hour shift a week per 7 Day rota 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. Kirk House is “Housing with Care” facility in which independence, freedom of choice, self-esteem and dignity are respected and promoted. Residents are supported to maintain links with their family and local community; and the level of care each receives is tailored to meet their individual needs. Kirk House is situated in landscaped grounds, it comprises of 42 individual flatlets, four of which are designed for couples and two for disabled residents. On wing provides safe and supportive accommodation for nine residents with dementia, providing a pioneering approach to dementia design with a homely feel to make residents more comfortable, independent and reduce confusion. 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 Workers, ASD Specific Day Services
ST. MICHAEL’S HOUSE Social Care Workers – ASD SPECIFIC DAY SERVICES 35 hours per week – Permanent contracts available Balbriggan, Baldoyle Edenmore, Coolock, Kilbarrack, Donaghmede Finglas, Glasnevin 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 individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support individualised services north Dublin Locations include Balbriggan, Baldoyle Edenmore, Coolock, Kilbarrack, Donaghmede Finglas, Glasnevin. These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community. Key duties associated with the role: What We Offer: · HSE Pay Scale (incremental*) · Premium Payments · Sick Pay Scheme · Paid Maternity Leave · Pension · Cycle to Work Scheme · Generous Annual Leave · Employee Assistance Programme · Comprehensive Induction · Training / CPD · Career Progression 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 · 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. Closing Date: 30th June 2026 at 5pm Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. 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 2 x Adult Support Workers to join our team in Limerick Adult Services, Quinn’s Cross, Mungret, Limerick . Contract Type: Part Time Permanent Contracts Contract Hours: 30 Hours per week Salary Scale: €35,070 - €42,440 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 per annum pro rata Overview of the Post: The role of the Adult Support Worker is to work as part of a team within the adult day service and the service owners own home, providing personalized supports. This will include assisting to personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access to services in their community and on our virtual day service. The post holder will encourage and support opportunities to help develop a range of options for service owners in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local communities. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: 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, Phibsboro
Social Care Workers – New Cabra Rd Residential 39 hours per week – P/T Permanent and Specific Purpose Contracts North Dublin 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 individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. Vacancies now exist for Social Care Worker part-time permanent and specific purpose contracts in New Cabra Rd residential service Dublin. These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their skills and support engagement with activities in line with their interests. 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 Key duties associated with the role: Closing Date: August 06th 2026 at 5pm Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. To Apply: Upload your CV and Cover Letter Informal enquiries or queries to Dympna Farrell at dympna.farrell@smh.ie Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Autism Support Workers, ASD Specific Day Services
Applications are invited for: Autism Support Workers – ASD SPECIFIC DAY SERVICES 35 hours per week – Permanent contracts available Balbriggan, Baldoyle Edenmore, Coolock, Kilbarrack, Donaghmede Finglas, Glasnevin Dublin 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 individualized supports to people so that they can enjoy experiences, opportunities and lifestyles similar to their peers. Vacancies now exist for Autism Support Workers full-time Permanent contracts in Day Services to support individualised services north Dublin Locations include Balbriggan, Baldoyle Edenmore, Coolock, Kilbarrack, Donaghmede Finglas, Glasnevin. These positions will provide exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their career by providing personal support services for adults with an intellectual disability. The core values of this service will be person centeredness, community inclusion and active participation with a strong emphasis on quality. Your role will involve supporting and promoting each individual’s independence as well as enhancing their personal capacities. The successful candidates will assist in supporting individuals to develop and maintain their connections to other people and strengthen links to the local community. Key duties associated with the role: Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with June 26 HSE revised consolidated Care Assistant (I.D. Agencies - grade code 6482) pay scale; point 1 – €34,881 – point 13 €48,434 pro rata to a 35 hour working week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above. Closing Date: 30th July 2026 Shortlisting will happen and candidates who meet criteria will then be notified of an interview date Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled. To apply: please provide us with an up to date CV with no gaps and a cover letter · 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 enquiries or queries to Helen.Leigh@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
