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YOUTH HOUSING CASE WORKER Could you assist young people to build the skills and confidence to maintain their own homes? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Case Workers provide individualised support planning for our young people, based on ongoing assessment, review and keeping safe were appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click APPLY to submit your CV. Posts Available: 1 x Full Time, Permanent (Downpatrick) Salary: £25,545 per annum (£14.03 per hour) Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays); enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and Hybrid working options available and Health Benefits. Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS with more information, or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Youth Housing Worker
YOUTH HOUSING WORKER (NIGHTS) Are you passionate about helping young people and could you support them as they transition into adulthood and learn to live by themselves? MACS provides 24/7 supported housing for young people aged between 16 and 21, who are leaving care, or who may be homeless. Young people can live with us for up to 2 years before moving into the community. Youth Housing Workers provide an accessible point of contact at night and weekends to promote the protection and safeguarding of young people living at MACS and help them to build skills and confidence to maintain their own homes. To apply you will need: PLEASE NOTE: These roles are predominantly Waking Night shifts. Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for essential skills and knowledge required for the post and click apply to submit your CV. Salary: £23,794 per annum Benefits: MACS Pension contribution of 4% of salary; up to 24 shifts annual leave; enhanced paid leave for Sick, Maternity and Carers leave; paid training days per year; Flexible and remote working options available. Closing Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 9.30am See attached Recruitment Guidance notes and Why Work For MACS for more information or email hr@macsni.org if you have any further queries. CVs submitted must demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria required for the post. We are currently recruiting for multiple roles across various locations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. We strongly encourage early applications, as the advert may close once positions in each location have been successfully filled. MACS is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit and all offers of employment are subject to an Access NI Disclosure Check. MACS is dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
Project Worker OFD
Name of Project: Own Front Door Project (OFD) Introduction to the Model The OFD project seeks to develop effective and sustainable Emergency accommodation and services (through housing, as an alternative to hostels and hotels) for families and single people referred by the relevant Local authority. The project worker will then assess the individuals/family needs to establish appropriate services and supports including schools, parenting and childcare for families. The key objective is to ensure a coordinated response to access and exit appropriate housing and healthcare and social support to exit homelessness and sustain a home long-term. Some case work will be allocated under our Housing Plus programme to support long-term tenants in crisis and ensure long-term tenancy sustainment. Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny works in conjunction with Mental Health Service Area 5, and in partnership with Kilkenny Council, Tipperary, Laois and Carlow County Councils.
Social Care Worker
Social Care Worker - Residential Stillorgan, Co. Dublin 39 hours per week Job reference: SCW_STILL_0804 Essential criteria for the position of Social Care Worker: Full Job Specification available on request
Social Care Worker
We are hiring Social Care Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Social Care Worker Contracts Available: Various Permanent Full-Time & Part-Time positions available PLEASE NOTE: Positions available are for Residential Services only Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker’s 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. They assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported either in their home or within a day service setting. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with the development of their individual person centred plan 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 help individuals make their own, informed choices. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Qualifications: Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€40,851 - €57,217 Pro-Rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
We are hiring Support Workers in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann - Clare Region are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Support Worker Contracts Available: Various Permanent Part-Time & Relief Contracts Available Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. **PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED Some of our benefits: · Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,536 - €47,954 pro-rata) · 22 days Annual Leave · Defined Benefit Pension Plan · Full Training provided · Career Progression · Sick Pay Benefits · Employee Assistance Programs Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Social Care Worker, Evening Recruitment Campaign
Social Care Worker - Dublin Region St. Michaels House Evening Recruitment Campaign - 23rd April 2026 St. Michael’s House is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to join our team! We have a number of vacancies available across 170 locations in the greater Dublin area. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. We are a leading provider of disability services in Ireland, offering rewarding careers in social care. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we have opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. At St. Michael’s House, we are committed to supporting our staff with professional development, career progression, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. Join a team where your work matters, where innovation meets compassion, and where you can build a future while making an impact. Your career starts here. Be part of something bigger—apply today for our open evening! Date: 23rd April 2026 Time: 4 pm to 8 pm Location: St. Michaels House, Ballymun Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. D09 DX37 Flexible Contracts: Talk to our HR Team aboutour range of contractsto suit you,Full & Part-time available& much more.... Salary Scale – Social Care Workers: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; € 40,851 – point 12; € 57,217 LSI pro rata per annum which is 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. Benefits of working in St Michael's House For a full list of approved qualifications, please see link here. Informal enquires: Please contact to HR team at Recruitment@smh.ie St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer. Job offer is subject to approval under the process of funded posts in Disability Services in the HSE and Section 38 Agencies.
Social CARE Worker
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week). ST. VINCENTS SERVICES, LIMERICK. Salary: € 40,351 -€ 56,650 * (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience . REF: 95903 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern. Desirable: · To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. 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 Philip Myers, email: Philip.Myers@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 21stApril 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which 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.
Support Worker
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Cashel/Cahir, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Corlann South East 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. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Boherduff Services (see attached for further details): Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 21st April 2026. Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Professional Social Worker
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role The Professional Social Worker provides a range of supports to employees, which focus on their well-being, while also helping employees to engage with innovative preventative measures to avoid injury and illness and to help enhance their daily lives. They offer support, advise management on welfare policies, handle confidential issues, and bridge communication between staff and employers. The Professional Social Worker reports to the Administrative Officer, People Services, or such designated person(s) as may be assigned from time to time. 2. Duties The duties of the Professional Social Worker include, but are not limited to the following: · Act as the first point of contact for staff experiencing personal or work-related difficulties and provide confidential support to help resolve issues. · Assess employee needs and connect them with internal or external support services. · Support employees returning from long-term sick leave or difficult life events. · Promote awareness of the Council’s Staff Welfare service and actively communicate its benefits to staff. · Work with the Wellbeing Team to plan, promote and roll out wellbeing and resilience programmes across the organisation. · Provide an active outreach to staff members on long-term sick leave, where appropriate. · Advise management on strategies to improve absence management and related performance indicators. · Direct staff to appropriate external support services when required. · Liaise with external agencies and the Council’s Medical Advisors regarding the provision of information and supports on health promotion. · Collaborate with the Learning and Development team in relation to the development and roll-out of health, wellness and welfare training programmes. · Develop and maintain an annual work plan. · Ensure information on staff welfare policies and procedures is dispersed to all staff in a timely manner. · To take an interest in, and actively encourage general welfare, social and recreational activities amongst the Council’s staff. · Meet new staff members to provide information on available welfare facilities and supports. · Contribute to the development and roll out of health awareness initiatives and programmes. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the various state, semi-state, medical, voluntary and other agencies whose services may benefit staff. · To advise, as required, on the formulation of staff policies and to assist in the development and implementation of such policies. · Maintain appropriate records in line with confidentiality requirements. · Report to the Senior Executive Officer, People Services or their nominee and liaise with Heads of Departments and relevant external agencies as necessary in the carrying out of their duties. · Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. 3. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: (a) hold a professional qualification in Social Work prescribed under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (as amended): or (b) have a Letter of Validation issued by CORU/National Social Work Qualifications Board; (c) be eligible for registration with CORU; (d) possess a high standard of administrative and management experience; and (e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organization. The ideal candidate shall: · Have strong communication, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills. · Have a proven track record in the promotion of staff welfare. · Provide satisfactory evidence of their ability to relate well to people and to guide them towards the resolution of their difficulties with sensitivity and sound judgement. · Will have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace. · Be in possession of a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties Candidates may be shortlisted based on the desirables listed above. 4. The Selection Process: Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date/time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date/time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview, will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Professional Social Worker and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council 5. Benefits At Fingal County Council, we value our employees and want to support them to develop their careers. We offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries and pension benefits, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path in a supportive and inclusive culture and the opportunity to make a difference, along with the following benefits: 6. Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SALARY €55,209, €57,809, €60,432, €63,076, €65,707, €68,342, €70,979 (LSI 1), €72,357 (LSI 2) per annum. Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if they fail to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
