Social Worker apprentice jobs
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The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Support Worker – Night Awake Job Ref: 25-319-NSWSL-CROFT-WEB Job Role : Support Worker - Night Awake Hours: 35 hours per week (on a 3 week rolling rota, 1 weekend in 3 off) Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract: Permanent Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR The Service Croft Communities provide Supported Living support to adults with learning disabilities. Currently we provide quality housing, care and support for 28 people to live as independently as possible within their local community. This includes support to achieve basic living activities, work / day placements where appropriate, social interaction with the community and maintain good family connections etc. The Role The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to provide care and support to service users with a learning disability to enable them to live happy and fulfilled lives reaching their full potential within their local community. The role of Support Worker always requires a team approach with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes: Assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. Support service users with identified personal care and support needs. Support Workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis. Benefits Annual Leave 5.6 weeks days pro rata in each leave year (inclusive of statutory days). This increases to 6.6 weeks after 5 years’ service and 7 weeks after 10 years’ service. Paid breaks. Free on-site parking. Free tea and coffee available. Cycle to work scheme. Paid annual NISCC registration fees. Investor in People Platinum organisation with commitment to development of employees through paid training and learning opportunities, including RQF Level 3. Auto-enrolment pension scheme, 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Occupational Sick Pay (2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay after 6 months service). Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24/7 Doctors support. Health Cashback Scheme Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailer. Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsership Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Interest in working with people in a care environment. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply online at : https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 @ 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Support Worker – Croft Support Living Job Ref: 25-218-SWSL-CROFT-WEB Job Role: Support Worker Hours: Various contracts available,16-36 hours (1 weekend in 3 off) Salary: £12.60 per hour Contract: Permanent Location: Croft Communities, 71 Bloomfield Rd, Bangor, BT20 4UR The Service Croft Communities provide Supported Living support to adults with learning disabilities. Currently we provide quality housing, care and support for 28 people to live as independently as possible within their local community. This includes support to achieve basic living activities, work / day placements where appropriate, social interaction with the community and maintain good family connections etc. The Role The Support Worker is part of the Croft Communities team and the main purpose of their role is to provide care and support to service users with a learning disability to enable them to live happy and fulfilled lives reaching their full potential within their local community. The role of Support Worker always requires a team approach with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. This includes: Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria: A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities). Interest in working with people in a care environment. Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply online at : https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 @ 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: #nijobs
Care Worker, Days
Care Worker - Days Location : Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ Salary: £23,164.128 per annum based on 36 hours per week 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 Casual – As and When Required *Rotas cover a 7 day period 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 Support Workers, Mornings
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time Contract Hours: 20-28 Hours per week Shifts: Mornings 8.30am – 12.30pm (Monday to Friday) Weekend shifts available also optional Cheshire Service: Cheshire Community Living Services Address: Dun Laoghaire 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 https://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. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. 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. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91 to €18.49 Depending on Experience. (New Payscale will be applied 01/11/2025) 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 November 2025 Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work. Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Care Support Worker
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Workers Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Contract Hours: 39 Hours per week Cheshire Service: Cheshire Community Living Services Address: Sallynoggin 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 https://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. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. 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. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within two years of the commencement of their role. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €15.91 to €18.49 Depending on Experience. (New Payscale will be applied 01/11/2025) 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 November 2025 Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and provide the necessary documentation to confirm their eligibility to work. Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Social CARE Workers
Avista is a progressive organization, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organization is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centered, 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 WORKERS Community Residential Service, Limerick Permanent PART-TIME (30 Hours Per Week) & Relief contract Salary: €39,951-€56,089* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 83721 Essential: Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Supportive and innovative working environment. Comprehensive Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme. Bike to work Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Majella Shortt, CNM3, Tel: 087-6095346 A panel may be formed from which future Social Care Worker vacancies may arise within CRS Service, Limerick. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Social CARE Leader / PIC
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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 LEADER/ PIC Community Residential Services, Limerick. FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT (39Hours Per Week). Salary: €56,351 -€65,807* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: *Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Why work with us? ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. ü Supportive and innovative working environment. ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme. ü Generous annual leave entitlement. ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme ü Bike to work Scheme ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Ms Saskia Hoen, Service Manager, email; saskia.hoen@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is 5th November 2025. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Limerick service. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: PERMANENT FULL-TIME / PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS HYDE ADULT SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) Ref: 87503 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Roscommon Town Adult 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. Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Working Hours: 1 X Permanent Full-Time, 78 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 61 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 63 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 56 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. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 X 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: All posts are Permanent and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Hyde Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Nollaig Lavin, Hyde Services Area Manager on 0874130565 or Padraig O’Rourke, Hyde Services Service Coordinator on 087-3992140 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS 3 X Permanent Part-Time 45 hours per fortnight CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark areas) Ref: 86997 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Location: Curlew Adult Services (Boyle, Ballaghaderreen, Frenchpark Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. 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: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: 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 requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 x 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: 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 Social Care Worker appointments within the Curlew Service location 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 Sunday, 26th October 2025 Interview date is scheduled for 5th November 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Housing Support Worker
Part Time Housing Support Worker Location: Housing Support for Young People in the Armagh/Dungannon/Magherafelt area - Remote Salary: £13,223.6 per annum Contract: Permanent Work hours : 20 hours per week 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. Housing Support for Young People supports young people (aged 16-25) to access and maintain accommodation in the community. Support can be provided for up to 2 years depending on the needs of the Service User 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.
