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Cavan, County Meath Contract: Permanent Hours: 35–39 hours per week Salary: €38,333 – €55,244 (FTE) Actual salary will be pro rata based on contracted hours (35–39 hours per week). About Us Prosper Meath supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to live full, independent, and connected lives. We are now recruiting for a Social Care Worker for our day service in Navan, County Meath. Our Navan Day Service offers a dynamic, community-based environment focused on person-centred supports and meaningful engagement. CORU registration is essential for this role. Newly qualified graduates may apply; however, registration must be in place prior to commencement. The Role As a Social Care Worker, you will support service users to: If you are passionate about social care and want to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Prosper Meath is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker - Maternity Post
Cavan Autism Centre Location: Latt, Cavan Salary Scale: €28,100 - €33,400 Contract: Maternity Post - 37.25 hours per week Report to: Manager and Supervisor The Cavan Autism Centre CLG provides an autism specific day service that enables each individual to develop and reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of those we support, we currently have a support worker opportunity within our day service. The support worker plays a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to those that attend our day service. The purpose of the role is to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives by promoting independence, building on their strengths, and supporting them to engage in meaningful activities both within the service and in the wider community. The role involves providing direct support with daily routines, communication, social interaction, and personal development, while always upholding the dignity, rights, and choices of the individuals we support. The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about helping autistic adults live fulfilling, independent lives. You’ll need to be a great communicator, and committed to promoting choice, dignity, and inclusion. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. Requirements: · Desirable – QQI Level 7/8 in Social Care or related field. A Level 6 in Special Needs Assisting with experience in a similar role may also be considered. · Desirable - Registered with CORU or in the process of registration. · Additional qualification in supporting adults with Autism or Challenging Behaviour would be desirable. · Full, clean driving license is essential. · Minimum 2 years+ experience working with adults on the Autism Spectrum. · Strong IT skills A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign. We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Support Worker
Support Worker - Residential Arklow, Co. Wicklow 12 hours per week Job reference: FPT_MEAD_2104 Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Support Worker
CORLANN - WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME & PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 96692 Location: Deerpark services is a developing community-based day and residential service in Ballinasloe. We provide 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 supported by our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Support 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 fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for individuals with experience working within the Health Care/Intellectual Disability sector. 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: 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 full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in certain service areas. 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. It may 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. A fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight x 2 65 hours per fortnight x 1 All positions are based on a 7-day duty roster, involving working sleepovers, split shifts, day and night duty, public holidays and weekend work. Corlann’s - West Region 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 Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st February 2026 - € 34,536 x 11 increments - € 47,152 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,954 pro rata per annum 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. Tenure: 2 x Permanent, Full-Time and pensionable 1 x 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. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Michelle Martyn, Area Manager or Emer Larkin, Service Coordinator on 090 964 2766. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line Monday the 4thof May 2026 Interviews will take place on the week beginning of the 11th of May 2026, TBD Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker Day Services
SUPPORT WORKER Laois Day Services Permanent Full Time 64 Hours Per Fortnight Contract We are recruiting for a Support Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Support Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. Requirements: Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 5th May 2026 To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation Informal enquiries to: Sinead Oxley 087 710 5445 (9.00am to 4.30pm)
Accommodation & Community Support Worker
Job Title: Accommodation & Community Support Worker Salary: £23,355 – £24,832 per annum (£12.83 – £13.64 per hour) Location: Lisburn - Flush Park Hours: 35 hours per week - three 12.5 hours shifts, including weekends and waking nights About Us At Simon Community, our values define who we are and how we support those in need. We are:
Support Worker
Support Worker - Respite service Naas, Co. Kildare 39 hours per week Job reference: SW_PINES_2104 Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Support Worker
Locum Relief Support Worker (Care Assistant), South Tipperary (Clonmel, Cashel, Cahir, Tipperary Town, Carrick-on-Suir) Exciting new opportunity for Students studying Social Care, Nursing, or completing another relevant third level healthcare qualification. For a limited time only, we are offering flexible Locum Relief Support Worker contracts to students who are in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of their qualification (must be in a relevant field - i.e. Health/Social Care, or similar). With a Locum Relief Support Worker contract, you will be able to work and gain valuable experience, while having the flexibility to continue to attend college and complete your qualification. Please apply now to be in consideration for a Temporary (1-year fixed term) Locum Relief Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) position with our South Tipperary Services . 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. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,536- €47,954 pro-rata) • 22 days Annual Leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 5th May 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker
CORLANN– WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY Ref: 96646 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose and locum vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. 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. REA Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: 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 REA services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide 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 opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications and Experience: Eligibility Criteria/ Qualifications and/ or experience Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. 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 30thNovember 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. 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: A 39-hour working week will be based on a 7-day duty roster. A sleep-in commitment is an essential requirement of these posts. The successful candidate will also be required to work day, evenings, night-duty, weekends and public holidays 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. 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’s 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. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Leader / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 x 11 increments - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment € 57,217 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: This post is Permanent, full 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 REA Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. 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. Informal enquiries for this post to: Informal enquiries to Valerie O Loughlin, Area Manager on 087-7149619 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is the 4th of May at 5pm Interview date is to be confirmed. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Business and Operations Apprentice
Role Overview: As a Business and Operations Apprentice, you will earn as you learn and gain a recognised qualification alongside practical hands-on experience working for one of a variety of Civil Service organisations. Whether you are school leaver, starting out in your career, looking to upskill, or change career, this apprenticeship may be for you. The comprehensive teaching and learning experience will lay a strong foundation for long-term career growth in the Civil Service. As a Business and Operations Apprentice, you will improve your skills and knowledge in areas such as: • improving operational delivery and business performance, • budgeting and financial management, • providing quality customer service to the public, • project management and evaluating performance, • the use of technology and data to improve processes, • human resources and talent management. Throughout the programme, you will also build your understanding of how public services are delivered, engage with a variety of business functions, and improve your digital and leadership capabilities in a changing world of work. For the English language stream, positions are available in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Leitrim. Some of the positions available in this competition will provide an opportunity for suitable candidates to develop their Irish skills further, through an Irish language stream in the following locations: Donegal (Gaoth Dobhair) and Galway (Na Forbacha). You will find out more about the Irish language stream later in this booklet. Candidates who successfully complete their apprenticeship will be given the opportunity to continue to develop their career at Executive Officer level, which is the entry grade to junior management in the Civil Service. Why not take this exciting opportunity to join us and to earn while you learn? Who should apply? We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about learning new skills, making positive changes to society, and seeking to kick-start a career in the Civil Service. Are you someone who: • wants to Earn as you Learn, gaining a recognised qualification while working in a supportive environment? • is enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to develop new skills? • holds a strong commitment to public service, with a desire to contribute positively to society? • is a good communicator who enjoys collaborating as part of a team or project group? • is motivated by challenge and driven to overcome obstacles? • is driven to create meaningful, positive change? For the Irish language stream, are you someone who: • is eager to provide Irish language or bilingual services to the public? • wants to develop your Irish language skills? The 26 month Business and Operations apprenticeship programme is designed to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and educational levels. Whatever your individual journey, the apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to grow, contribute and build a meaningful career in the Civil Service. Please note as follows: • The Principal Conditions of Service applicable to the role, including details of salary, and Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility applicable to the role, including citizenship requirements, are accessible in Booklet III of the additional documents on the job listing. • Information on location of vacancies and the General Rules and Regulations Governing Recruitment Competitions held by publicjobs are accessible in Booklet II of the additional documents on the job listing. • Further information about the Civil Service career path, including the grade structure, is accessible on our website EN or GA. • Visit the FAQ page on our website EN or GA for more information about the recruitment process. Essential Requirements: Candidates must, on or before Thursday 30th April 2026: (a) be at least 18 years of age and (b) possess a Leaving Certificate at Level 4 or above; or hold a minimum Level 4 qualification, major award on the National Framework of Qualifications. Applicants who possess a Level 5 qualification or higher are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their interest in and motivation for becoming a Business and Operations Apprentice in the Civil Service. During the interview, a candidate’s interest and motivation will be assessed along with the following two capability areas: Evidence Informed Delivery Communicating and Collaborating For further information on the interest and motivation section and the capability areas which will be assessed at interview, please see page 13. In addition to the above, candidates applying for the Irish language stream should satisfy themselves that they have a minimum B1 level of spoken Irish on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR using the self assessment grid EN or GA. Candidates should expect to have their spoken Irish assessed as part of the interview stage. Candidates who possess a B2 level or higher of spoken Irish are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The specific duties of each apprenticeship role will largely be determined by the Civil Service organisation to which you are assigned. However, some duties and responsibilities will be common to all roles, such as: • Attending all scheduled training as part of this apprenticeship • Meeting all progression milestones, and achieve the required certifications as outlined throughout the apprenticeship programme • Completing on the job training • Playing an active role on the team, and participating effectively as a team member in pursuit of team goals • Collaborating effectively with other teams and business units in your organisation to ensure the delivery of high quality work in a timely manner • Being enthusiastic and flexible, results focused with the ability to work independently • Presenting written material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner • Improving customer service processes and dealing directly with the public to deliver services and initiatives • Participating in organisational activities and contributing new ideas to improve processes • Providing Irish language or bilingual services to the public Irish language stream only • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role which may be identified from time to time This job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Pathway to Executive Officer in the Civil Service: If you successfully complete your Civil Service Business and Operations Apprenticeship, this opens the possibility of a bright future ahead of you as an Executive Officer in the Civil Service. For those Business and Operations apprentices who successfully complete all elements of their 26 month programme and who are on track to achieve the QQI Level 6 NFQ award, you will be given the opportunity to join the Civil Service as an Executive Officer. During the final quarter of the programme, qualifying apprentices will be invited to apply to a specific competition run by publicjobs to be appointed as an Executive Officer. To note, a specific Irish language competition will be run for qualifying apprentices on the Irish language stream. For the Irish language stream, you must also have obtained a minimum B2 level on the CEFR to be eligible for a confined competition for an Irish language Executive Officer position. If successful, you will be appointed as an Executive Officer in the Civil Service, and potentially within the organisation where you have completed your apprenticeship. Salary: €28,814 per year
