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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 2024 . 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 Social Care Worker to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. We have full-time opportunities within our team in Adult Respite House in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €38,108 – €50,953 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 31 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in a community-based house providing respite and holiday breaks for adults with physical and/or sensory or mild to moderate Intellectual disabilities, within a quality framework. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Candidates must: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 20/07/2025 Interview date for successful application: 30/07/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Personal Care Assistant
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 2024 . 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 Personal Care Assistant to join our team in Arklow, Co. Wicklow . We have full-time opportunities within our team in an Adult Respite House in Arklow, Co. Wicklow Contract Type: Permanent Post Contract Hours: 39 hours per week Salary Scale: €32,639 - €39,499pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: The role of the Personal Care Assistant is to support in the delivery of high-quality respite service, including assisting Service Owners in their personal needs whilst attending their respite break, and to access all centre activities. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 21/07/2025 Interview date for successful applications: 07/08/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Care Assistant, Children's & Adults Respite Centre's And Hubs
Care Assistants Informal enquiries may be made to Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager (086 6063302). Completed application forms must be submitted by Monday 21st Jul 2025. Interviews will take place the week of the 29th July 2025. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie
Deputy Manager
Overview Odyssey Social Care are looking for an energetic Deputy Manager to join their residential care team based in Lismore, Co. Waterford. In your role you will act as the support and care worker to young people in the house, driving towards positive changes every single day. The Deputy Manager will assist in providing services aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the care of Odyssey Social Care. This role involves supporting the Social Care Manager in all aspects of the house's operations and managing the house in the Manager’s absence. The Deputy Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of Odyssey Social Care by working closely with the Social Care Manager to address all issues within the house. About the role What we can offer you: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Manager
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly Overview The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities a) Care of Young People Ensure the safety, professionalism, and maximized potential of all children and young people in Odyssey Social Care’s services, in alignment with the company’s mission, model of care, and vision statement. b) Staff Welfare Safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all staff employed by Odyssey Social Care, treating them with respect. c) Direct Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Manager
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly Overview The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities a) Care of Young People Ensure the safety, professionalism, and maximized potential of all children and young people in Odyssey Social Care’s services, in alignment with the company’s mission, model of care, and vision statement. b) Staff Welfare Safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all staff employed by Odyssey Social Care, treating them with respect. c) Direct Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Manager
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly Overview The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities a) Care of Young People Ensure the safety, professionalism, and maximized potential of all children and young people in Odyssey Social Care’s services, in alignment with the company’s mission, model of care, and vision statement. b) Staff Welfare Safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all staff employed by Odyssey Social Care, treating them with respect. c) Direct Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Manager
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly Overview The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities a) Care of Young People Ensure the safety, professionalism, and maximized potential of all children and young people in Odyssey Social Care’s services, in alignment with the company’s mission, model of care, and vision statement. b) Staff Welfare Safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all staff employed by Odyssey Social Care, treating them with respect. c) Direct Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Manager
Salary: From €56,160.00 Yearly to €60,320.00 Yearly Overview The Social Care Manager is responsible for the care provided to the young people residing in an Odyssey Social Care house and for managing the staff who deliver this care. The role ensures that the care meets company policies, procedures, and national regulations while maintaining a homely, clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for the children. As a key member of the Region’s Management Team, the Social Care Manager contributes to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and systems related to all aspects of Odyssey Social Care operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities a) Care of Young People Ensure the safety, professionalism, and maximized potential of all children and young people in Odyssey Social Care’s services, in alignment with the company’s mission, model of care, and vision statement. b) Staff Welfare Safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all staff employed by Odyssey Social Care, treating them with respect. c) Direct Management CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Relief Social Care Worker
Salary: €225 for 15-hour shift - €367.50 for 24.5-hour shift Overview As a Social Care Worker, you will support and care for young people referred to the house. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the assessment of their needs and implementing aspects of Placement, Behaviour Support (BSP), and Individual Crisis Management (ICMP) Plans to help meet these needs. Using the Odyssey Model of Care, you will teach new skills to young people and manage challenging behaviour. Additionally, you will connect them with local resources, network with local providers, and liaise with parents/carers and referral agencies. This role requires working evening, weekend, and residential shifts. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assessment and Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMP), and Placement Plans in line with Care Plans for children and young people. Educational Support: Teach young people not engaged in external schooling through 1:1 and group sessions, following their individual educational plans. Assist young people attending school with homework, assignments, and other academic requirements. Care Provision: Participate in residential care activities designed to meet assessed needs as outlined in the young person’s Care and Placement Plans. Provide care according to the BSP, Daily Plans, and ICMP developed for each young person. Documentation and Communication: Document the progress of the young person using Odyssey Social Care’s systems. Liaise with supervisors, consultants, professionals, parents/carers, and referral agents as required. Quality Assurance: Ensure that each young person, and where appropriate, their parents/carers, receive the agreed quality and quantity of inputs. Assist in evaluating the services provided by the house and addressing complaints and compliments from children, parents/carers, and other stakeholders. Training and Development: Attend mandatory company training sessions and participate in training as defined by your individual training plan. Contribute to the induction and ongoing training of relief workers, trainees, support staff, and new staff members. Team Participation: Attend team meetings and contribute to the formation and implementation of Odyssey Social Care’s policies and strategic plans. Be proactive in fostering team cohesion, building a positive atmosphere, and contributing to team-building exercises that enhance team confidence and morale. Health and Safety: Implement the Health and Safety Policy and associated Risk Assessment processes for the young people in the house and for the environment both inside and outside the house. Leadership: Support relief staff and trainees working in the house. In the absence of a Social Care Leader, undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Leader. Administrative Duties: Perform all necessary administrative functions for the smooth running of the team. Ensure that all files and client recordings are completed daily during your shift. Manage and reconcile petty cash, ensuring financial systems are adhered to. Household Responsibilities: Participate in household tasks such as cooking, cleaning (including the house, grounds, and vehicles), and performing basic repairs as required. Confidentiality and Ethics: Maintain confidentiality regarding the children in care, staffing matters, financial matters, and any other internal company issues. Uphold the company’s well-being, prioritizing it over personal, financial, or other gains. Whistleblowing: Encourage and utilize the whistleblowing policy when necessary. Additional Duties: Perform any other duties within your competence as required from time to time. About the Role Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Educational Requirements: A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field that meets the criteria to be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU. Relevant alternative qualifications include: Level 8 in Psychology Level 7 in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Addiction Counselling, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences/Social Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Early Years Care (for U12 centres), BA Applied Policing, Higher Certificate in Custodial Care, Teaching, and Nursing. Other Requirements: A full, clean manual driving license is valid in Ireland. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of effective teamwork. Familiarity with the Irish National Standards in Children’s Residential Centers. Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behaviour. What You Will Need Required Criteria: A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant and related field. A full, clean manual driving license valid in Ireland. Experience working with teenagers exhibiting challenging behavior. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
