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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 three young 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 three young people. 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 Essential Criteria for Applicants · Previous experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability. · Have experience of working as part of a team. · Experience implementing positive behaviour support plans · Have experience of a key working role focusing on promoting independence and community integration. · Excellent communication skills. · A full clean driver’s licence and be willing to drive as part of your role. · Eligible to work in Ireland Essential Qualifications Required: · QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College · Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by TUD, Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland or · CORU Registration Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 12; €56,650 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 to https://www.rezoomo.com · 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 enquires: Deirdre Gaffney at Deirdre.Gaffney@smh.ie Closing Date: February 11th 2026 at 5pm Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
Night Support Worker
Night Support Worker Location: Tafelta Rise, 19-21 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt BT45 6JF Salary: £20,248.64 per annum (currently under review) Contract: Permanent Work hours: Average hrs per week – 30.625 Shift time 20:00 – 08:15 Week 1 – Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Week 2 – Wednesday and Thursday Interview Date/Location: 23 February, via Teams 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. Tafelta Rise provides supported housing to thirteen vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years for up to two years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support. Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience. Your New Role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. 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.
Casual Support Worker, Days
Casual Support Worker - Days Location: Riverside Place, 191-193 Donaghadee Road, Bangor, BT20 4RY Salary: £12.715 per hour (currently under review) Contract: Casual / Relief Work hours: As and when required Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have the right to work in UK as part of 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. Riverside Place provides supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support. Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience. Your new role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. 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, Collins Avenue
We are currently recruiting dedicated Social Care Workers to provide bespoke, person-centred support to two individuals within their own home. This is a permanent position offering both full-time and part-time hours. The role involves delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of each individual, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life. 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 August 2025 HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale (point 1; €40,351 – point 14; €56,650 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. Informal enquiries are welcome by Caroline Flynn - Service Manager on caroline.flynn@smh.ie To Apply: Upload a CV and cover letter TO REZOOMO Closing Date for receipt of applications is 5pm 13/02/2026 Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer
Casual Support Worker, Days
Casual Support Worker - Days Location: 2-4 Grampian Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3AB Salary: £12.715 per hour (currently under review) Contract: Casual / Relief Work hours: As and when required Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles. Applicants must demonstrate they have the Right to Work in UK as part of our 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. Grampian Avenue provides supported housing to vulnerable young people aged 16-21 years. The young people who are leaving care, or who become homeless, are supported in their journey towards securing accommodation best suited to their individual needs, whilst providing practical and emotional support. . Some young people may arrive at our projects with a complex history which can include self-harm, trauma, isolation, poverty, difficulty in forming relationships / trust, and exhibit behaviours and risks associated with their experience. Your new role As a Support worker you will ensure that you listen to the needs and feelings of the young person to enable you to facilitate any necessary help that they need, including interventions and signposting them to other support services to give them every opportunity to get the help that they need and deserve. 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
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland 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: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,351 - €56,650 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 16th of February, 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDCP
Social Care Assistant
Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Social Care Assistant who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality, community based care. We provide individualised and person-centred disability services. The goal of our disabilities team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN ADULT SERVICES (ORANMORE/RENMORE AREA) Ref: 91942 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. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – 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. Caislean 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: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. Candidates will be required to be flexible in this position, and will be required to work a variety of hours as required. The successful candidate may be required to work between the various community houses and day care programme areas associated with the Caislean Services depending on service need. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: 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 30thNovember 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 30thNov 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 30thNovember 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 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: 78 hours a 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: There are currently permanent full time posts and temporary full time posts available. All posts are 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 Caislean 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. Informal enquiries for this post to: Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 – 721410. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Sunday 8th February 2026 Interview date is scheduled for February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Care Assistant
Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Social Care Assistant who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality care. We provide individualised and person-centred residential disability services. The goal of our disabilities team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs. At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following: Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role.
Youth Bank Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Youth Bank Support Worker - 26-024-YBSW-YM-WEB Job Role Youth Bank Support Worker Location Northern Trust, Belfast and Southeastern Trust Salary £12.60 per hour Hours Bank, as required The Service Youth Matters is a fun, engaging, youth work service supporting disabled children and teenagers under 18 years of age. We support people with disabilities, autism, ADHD, and brain injury to participate in group-based activities, inclusive programmes, and summer schemes to unleash their potential. The Role You will work alongside our Youth Officers and Project Workers to deliver fun and exciting opportunities for young people with physical disabilities, autism, ADHD, and brain injury to promote inclusion, personal development and independence. Activities could include bowling, cinema, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, going to local youth clubs or summer schemes. Activities take place in the evenings, at the weekends or during the school holidays. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the sector, work as part of a team and is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of disabled young people! Benefits Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria Interest in working with children and young people with disabilities Awareness of the needs of people with physical disabilities Availability Evenings, weekends and School Holiday Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
