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Informal Enquiries for the role: Contact Marian Glynn, Physiotherapy Manager, marian.glynn@hse.ie, 087 6555464for further information about the role. HR Enquiries: Integrated Health Areas of Dublin North County and Dublin North City & West is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you have a recruitment related query or require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: rebecca.phillips1@hse.ie Details of Service: The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. Community Healthcare Services are delivered through the HSE and its funded agencies to people in local communities, as close as possible to people’s homes. Community Healthcare Services focus on keeping you well so that you can continue to live at home or close to home through our health promotion, disease screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. You can refer yourself to most Community Healthcare Services or through your GP, public health nurse, community mental health team, etc. Services include - Primary Care, Social Care - Older Persons, Social Care – Disabilities, Mental Health, Health and Wellbeing, Quality, Safety and Service Improvement. HSE Dublin North East Region includes the following hospitals; • Beaumont Hospital • Cavan General Hospital • Connolly Hospital • Louth County Hospital • National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh • Monaghan General Hospital • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital • Our Ladys Hospital Navan • Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital • Rotunda Hospital CHO Dublin North City and County is an area with one of the highest concentrations of substance misuse in the country and an area where the consequences of this substance misuse are extremely complex. The population of the area is approximately 220,000, with approximately 1329 patients attending HSE treatment centres. There are a further 1230 patients attending primary care services in the area. Purpose of the Post The Senior Physiotherapist will: For further support on applying for this role please refer to: https://www.rezoomo.com/contentfiles/hselearning/mod1/story.html
Service Availability, Release Manager
Service Availability - Release Manager, Dublin Apply now » Date: 22 Dec 2025 Location: Dublin, IE, IE Company: Allied Irish Bank Location/Office Policy: Central Park – Hybrid working (3 days per week) If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Sarah Lyons, at careers@aib.ie for a conversation. Why Work for AIB We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live. Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers, and business requirements. Some of our benefits include: - Market leading Pension Scheme - Healthcare Scheme - Variable Pay - Employee Assistance Programme - Family leave options - Two volunteer days per year Further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You: https://jobs.aib.ie/aib/content/What-We-Offer/ AIB is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request, please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie. Closing date: Monday 12th January 2026 Job Segment: Service Manager, Recruiting, ERP, Database, Mainframe, Customer Service, Human Resources, Technology Apply now »
Service Manager
Purpose of Position: Reporting to Operations Manager, this position's primary responsibility is to deliver efficient and effective support services to persons living with dementia and their families. This will be achieved through the impactful, supportive, and delivery-focused leadership of front-line management within the service. With a strong focus on efficiency, systems and quality of care, the Service Manager will ensure consistently high standards are achieved across all facets of his/her responsibility. Main Duties and Responsibilities include: Services Development Principal Accountabilities • Maximise the impact and reach of all services. • Ensure excellent relationships are developed and maintained with multiple stakeholders. • Identify opportunities to grow Dementia Services within the region. • Grow and develop the range and number of dementia services for existing service users and those awaiting services in line with the Society’s strategic objectives and targets. • Bring innovative and cost-effective solutions to the development of services and operations. • Manage and maintain records and documentation and standard operating procedures to include legislative and compliance documentation for the Service. • Engage in Operational Strategic projects as assigned by the Operations Manager. • Represent the Service on various Committees and working groups. • Assist in actively marketing the services and promote a positive personal/professional profile within the local community / region. Leadership Principal Accountabilities • Motivate, coach, and empower all team members to perform to the best of their ability. • Implement full performance management of team including setting objectives, reviewing progress, and addressing any performance issues that may arise. • Lead the teams to ensure that we meet and/or exceed all targets whilst always focused on best practice and flexibility to deliver to Service Users requirements. • Ensure the effective management of all human resources (staff & volunteers); ensure clarity of roles, assignment of duties, adequate staff client ratios, arrangement of leave and payment of salaries etc. • Ensure fair and consistent application of all ASI policies and procedures including the ASI Health and Safety system. • Provide clear, concise, and timely information to team members. • Support and develop the volunteer’s network and ensure new volunteers are supported and trained. • Lead effective communication and integration between the services and National Office. • Ensure that the reputation of the Society and the Service is protected and developed by ensuring that all operational, financial, and regulatory standards are met in line with Society policy and procedure. • Play a lead role in change programmes ensuring successful delivery and effectively managing the people implications of change in line with best practice and employment law. Quality and Standards Principal Accountabilities • Contribute to the development of new service models based on innovative practice and comprehensive evaluation. • Ensure consultation, learning and training are central to quality. • Ensure that follow up procedures are followed to always enhance quality standards. • Responsible for ensuring standards of care and operational policies for services are consistently met. • Identify and manage risks and maintain an up-to-date risk register. • Services complaints / incidents are consistently reported, and progress tracked on corrective actions. • To lead and monitor a culture of continuous quality improvement. • Ensure that the policies and procedures in relation to the safeguarding of service users supported by the ASI Services are adhered to. Financial Management Principal Accountabilities • Proactively manage the operations budget. • Provide timely, accurate and detailed budget data to Operations Manager on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, identifying and explaining anomalies or trends as appropriate. • Coordination of the annual HSE Service arrangements to include review and submit for sign off & maintain records. • To prepare and submit detailed business proposals supporting operational decision-making cases and funding applications both internally and externally as required. • Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to the HSE is submitted. • To carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The holder of this position is required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description. Person Specification Knowledge / Experience: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role and a fast-paced environment. • A third level qualification in business, management or facility management is desirable. • Proven ability to provide excellent leadership of successful teams (staff & volunteers). • Experience of people Management. • Proven skills in formulating strategies for service development. • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. • Experience of budget development, financial profit/loss process and human resources. • Ability to be innovative and creative and to promote an environment for change and continuous improvement. • Strong business and commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate the viability of the services. • Experience leading Operations projects which add value to an organization. • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) & SharePoint. Job Requirements: With proven significant achievements in a management role, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following competencies: • Leadership & staff Management • Excellent analytical, written, verbal and presentation skills • Strong organisational and time management skills • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills • Ability to multitask, prioritise, meet deadlines and make best use of resources • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem solving and analytical skills • Attention to detail and accuracy • Collaborative, positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude to work • Supports the operational excellence agenda and identifies areas of continuous improvements • Committed to delivering high quality results for self and team
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT & TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY CITY JOB REF: 90379 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Social Care Worker vacancies in the Caislean Services may be filled over the next 6 months. 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: 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 fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Leader/Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/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 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 and Ø Candidates should have a minimum of one year’s experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience in working and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential. This may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behavioural challenges and physical disabilities. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work day/night duty, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ Service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker Salary Scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 12 increments – €55,599 (max of scale) per annum. LSI €56,650 per annum is payable after 3 Years on the maximum of the scale. Service Related Leave is also granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Tenure: These posts are permanent full time & temporary full time and pensionable – linked on a specified purpose basis to temporary funding 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. To view fulll job description please see attached. Informal enquiries Marcella Kennedy Acting Area Manager Caislean Services on 087 3959811 Online applications will close 5pm Monday 12th January 2026 Interviews will take place in January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Project and Administrative Support
Key Responsibilities 1. Project Administration Providing administrative support to Project Leads on a range of projects in the island of Ireland including but not limited to: • Assisting in developing project task plans and follow-up activities. • Working with project leads and corporate services to ensure the successful onboarding of new client funded projects, in accordance with CES guidelines. • Supporting project leads in managing project budgets and income recognition through the life cycle of the project. This includes supporting monthly project budget reports which monitor actual and forecasted time and costs vs budget and ensuring that third party project costs and expenses are recorded in our time management system. • Support senior managers and project leads in updating project and staff forecasts in our system to ensure real time accurate information is available on future staff team capacity and the tracking of individual projects vs budget. • Managing invoice timelines and preparation. • Events management – both online and in venues. • Gathering and processing data to inform stakeholder reports and the measurement of CES’s key performance indicators. • Assisting with formatting and production of reports, documents and presentations in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Maintaining and filing project documents. • Arranging in-house and online meetings, booking rooms, equipment, and catering. • Organising travel and accommodation arrangements for team members and associated personnel. 2. General Administration In addition to their work across project teams, the successful applicant will work closely with the Corporate Services and Finance teams to ensure that project administration complies with regulatory and financial requirements. Responsibilities include: • Management, oversight and updating of data protection activities in collaboration with Corporate Services Manager using software platform • Maintaining and updating health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with legislation • Managing phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, deliveries, packages etc.) • Managing CES office systems and contracts database, including SharePoint, time tracking and expenses system: Harvest - for accurate project reporting and cost tracking (training provided) • Assisting with HR activities, including supporting wellbeing initiatives and maintaining staff training log This list is not exhaustive and is likely to change over the lifetime of the contract. Person Specification Candidates must demonstrate how they meet these essential skills and experience criteria Essential Skills / Experience • Minimum of two years’ experience of working in a busy project support/administration role within a busy project office environment. • Experience of preparing project documents including action logs, presentations and reports, budget reports, time sheets and invoices. • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. • Experience of working in client focused, service-oriented organisations. • Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. • Self-motivated, effective team member with the ability to work on his/her own initiative. • Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, while producing work to a high standard. • Ability to represent the organisation appropriately. Desirable Skills/Competencies • Knowledge of public sector and voluntary services for children, young people, families and communities. • Knowledge of SharePoint document management and Harvest (or other time management software). Reporting to Director or senior staff with responsibility for a range of projects. Contract Term 2-year fixed term full time contract. Hours of Work The hours of work will be full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday Location This position is based in CES’s offices in Dublin. CES is operating a hybrid working model and the post holder will be expected to be in CES offices in Dublin at least once a week. Due to the all-island nature of CES’ work, there will be a requirement to travel from time to time including to CES’s office in Belfast or to other locations in Ireland. Why apply for this post? • A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with skills and experience. An indicative range for this role is €34,000 to €42,000. • 25 days of annual leave • CES makes a matched contribution of up to 5% of annual salary to a designated pension scheme after completion of a probationary period. • Access to a range of flexible working options. • Excellent training and development opportunities. • Access to a focused employment wellbeing programme. • Cycle to Work Scheme supported. • Tax saver travel ticket scheme supported. • Opportunity to work on projects in other CES locations. • Opportunity to work towards meaningful social change in the not-for-profit sector.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER JOHN PAUL SERVICES, BALLYBANE, GALWAY JOB REF: 90378 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Social Care Worker vacancies in the John Paul Services may be filled over the next 6 months. Location: John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual lives their best life. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the 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 fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Person in Charge/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/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 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 and · A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Experience in working and supporting individuals with a variety of support needs is essential - this may include autism, complex medical needs, mental health, behaviours that challenge and physical disabilities. · A full clean manual Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. · Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. · The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms. · Excellent listening skills, creativity and initiative, be innovative and self-motivated, have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, patience and a sense of humour · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. · Keep up to date with current practice within the area of intellectual disability. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work sleepovers, day & night duty, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale (01/08/2025) - €40,351 x 10 increments – €55,599 (max) per annum. LSI €56,650 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is permanent full-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. To view full job description please see attached Informal enquiries to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator at 091 783600 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is: 5pm Monday 12th January 2026 Interviews for this post will take place January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS: TEAM LEADER (Social Care Leader / CNM1 grade) 1 X Permanent Full-Time Team Leader HYDE ADULT SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) Ref: 90463 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within the Hyde Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of the services, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values: Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Team Leader appointments within Hyde Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 11th January 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Project Specialist
Candidates are required to send their CV and cover letter to: recruitment@effectiveservices.org CES wishes to recruit an experienced Project Specialist to its staff team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced practitioner to contribute their skills to a policy and practice environment where creative thinking and innovation is required. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in the development and promotion of evidence-informed policy and services, as well as a clear understanding of the challenges for practitioners engaged in delivering such services. The candidate will be able to apply research in a cross-disciplinary context, making the connection between evidence, implementation and practice. They should have a demonstrated ability to connect practitioners to evidence and support its implementation in real world settings. They will have skills to engage with leaders and practitioners across sectors, creating an environment in which trust is built, and individuals are able to make connections and share challenges and learning. They will deliver training and will lead the delivery of high quality and timely evidence-informed programmes to strengthen organisational capacity, practice, evaluations and policy which promote better outcomes for communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Social Care Workers
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following posts Social Care Worker/s Ref: 67/2025 Permanent & Temporary posts (Full-Time hours) Adult Residential & Respite Services / Cork City, Suburbs, West Cork areas (Innishannon, Upton & Bandon) A panel will also be formed from this competition to fill vacancies as they arise in the coming year The role of a Social Care Worker To support adults with and intellectual disability and autism in a high support setting in line with person centred practice and human rights principles. The person appointed will be very flexible in their approach to service provision and have the ability to work both on their own initiative and as a member of a team. He/she will be required to take an active part in ensuring that their day-to-day work reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity and that the needs of the men and women in the service are being met by them as directed. As a team member, the best interests of each person using our service will be paramount in all discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving people supported, families, advocates and staff on all relevant issues. In a high support setting the above is especially critical. One of the aspects of working in a complex case environment is the understanding that small interventions or actions can have disproportionate impacts and results. Clear, open and honest communication across the team is how issues are both identified and learnt from within a high support team. Professional Qualifications and Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who are on the closing date for the competition : 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 Have a Schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*) OR See list of recognised Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html Have a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR 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. AND Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 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 register opens up to 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over - 30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by the Registration Board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th November 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the progression 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 2025. AND b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. c) Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems for the social care worker post/s d) Have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as it is a requirement of this role to drive service vehicles. Experience ▪ Relevant experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability / autism, challenging behaviour, working with a team in high support setting in a Residential setting is desirable ▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ▪ Demonstrated experience and understanding of how to support individuals with very specific and clinical support requirements and a clear understanding of the importance of working in line with written protocols and guidelines ▪ Excellent problem-solving skills utilising lowest impact interventions wherever possible. ▪ Experience of Positive Behaviour Support interventions. ▪ Experience of working to agreed protocols, and feeding back to inform evolution of same is highly desirable. ▪ Experience of risk management strategies and risk management in general. ▪ Experience of utilising CPI/MAPA Techniques. Annual registration Practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU AND Confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate Health Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €40,351 - €56,650 including 1 LSI (1/8/25) and pro-rata for part-time & temporary contracts INFORMAL ENQUIRIES TO: Brid Scanlan, Sector Manager , Tel : +353 86 7038217 , (e-mail: Brid.scanlan@bocsi.ie ) Or Claire McNally, Sector Manager , Tel : +353 87 9654489 , (e-mail: Claire.Mcnally1@bocsi.ie ) Or Stephen Dalton, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556299; (e-mail: stephen.dalton@bocsi.ie ) Or Frank McNerney, Sector Manager, Tel: +353 87 3840029 (e-mail: frank.mcnerney@bocsi.ie ) Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 Applications should be made online using the 'APPLY' link below The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer INDS
Decision-Making Representative
The Role of a Decision-Making Representative A decision-making representative is a person appointed by the court to make specific decision(s) on behalf of a person (‘relevant person’) in relation to their personal welfare or property and affairs or both. When a person does not have a suitable person who can act as their decision-making representative, the court may ask the DSS to nominate two or more panel members from the Panel to be appointed as decision- making representative. The court may appoint from the nominees put forward, one or more than one panel member to be decision-making representative for the relevant person. Following appointment to the Panel, a panel member will be required to provide a resume of their skills, expertise and experience in a prescribed form. The DSS provide this resume to the court for consideration for the appointment of a decision-making representative. The DSS will contact the panel member before submitting this information to the court, to confirm the panel member’s availability for that specific case and ensure no conflicts of interest exist. Panel Member Nominee Attendance in Court ● The court may request the panel members (two or more) nominated by the DSS from the Panel to attend court in-person or on-line for selection for appointment as decision-making representative. ● The nominee selected for appointment by the court will be required to attend court in-person or on-line. ● The nominee selected for appointment must attend court to sign a statement to confirm that they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. ● Panel members are not entitled to reimbursement of any costs incurred as a result of attending court in the above scenarios. Statutory Functions of a Decision-Making Representative A panel member is appointed as a decision-making representative by way of a court order called a decision-making representation order (‘the court order’). The court order sets out the specific role and responsibilities of the panel member and any conditions that may apply. For each appointment, a decision-making representative must sign a statement in accordance with section 38(11) to confirm they understand and will undertake the powers and duties conferred in the court order and will comply with the guiding principles. The court order is the legal basis for all actions taken by a decision-making representative. The court order will outline the decision(s) the decision-making representative will have responsibility for and make provision for other matters as the court considers appropriate. The decision(s) that a decision-making representative will be required to undertake may involve property and affairs or personal welfare decisions or both. Personal Welfare Decisions Decisions about a person’s interests, health, and wellbeing. These types of decisions can include: (a) Accommodation. (b) Employment, education, or training. (c) Social activities. (d) Social services. (e) Healthcare. (f) Other matters about a person’s wellbeing. Property and Affairs Decisions Decisions about property, business, and money matters. These types of decision can include: (a) Custody, control, and management of property. (b) Sale, exchange, mortgaging, charging or gift of property. (c) Acquisition of property. (d) Carrying of a profession, trade, or business. (e) Dissolution of a partnership. (f) Carrying out of any contract. (g) Discharge of debts, tax, and duty liabilities. (h) Execution or exercise of the powers of a tenant for life. (i) Providing for the needs of other people. (j) Conduct of court or tribunal proceedings. (k) Applying for housing, social welfare or other benefits. Reporting Requirement A panel member appointed as decision-making representative must prepare and submit annual reports to the DSS for each appointment on the performance of their functions which are within scope of the court order. Reporting requirements include details of all costs, expenses and remuneration claimed by or paid to the decision-making representative during the relevant period. Additionally, a panel member appointed as a decision- making representative to make decisions about the relevant person’s property and affairs must prepare and submit a report detailing the relevant person’s assets and liabilities, projected income and expenditure within three months of the date of their appointment by the court as decision-making representative. Eligibility RequirementsMandatory Applicants for the Panel must have the following: 1. A qualification to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent), which is to the satisfaction of the DSS appropriately aligned to the statutory role and functions of a decision-making representative and the range of property and affairs and/or personal welfare decisions that may be included in a decision-making representation order. AND 2. Must be registered in Ireland with a professional regulatory body required by law. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 3. Applicants must hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) to cover acting as a decision making representative, minimum PII requirement of €1 million. Proof of same shall be required prior to appointment to the Panel. AND 4. Possess and demonstrate the competencies set out in Appendix 1. Desirable ● Relevant professional experience working with people who have decision-making capacity difficulties. ● Knowledge of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or similar legislation. Training All applicants must complete training prior to being appointed to the Panel. The expected duration for the training is approximately 8 hours. Training will be delivered by a mix of online modules and self directed learning. Remuneration or the reimbursement of expenses will not be paid for undertaking this mandatory training. Assignment to Area(s) The Panel will operate nationally, divided into eight (8) geographical areas aligned to the Circuit Court areas, detailed below. A panel member must be available to travel in the course of carrying out their function as a decision-making representative. Panel members will be assigned to an area based on the address provided for assignment purposes in their application form. The eight (8) DSS areas are as follows: DSS 1 Dublin DSS 2 Cork DSS 3 Kildare, Meath, Louth, Wicklow DSS 4 Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Westmeath DSS 5 Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan DSS 6 Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford DSS 7 Clare, Kerry, Limerick DSS 8 Galway, Mayo The DSS will endeavour to select panel members for nomination to the court for their assigned area. However, the DSS reserves the right to nominate a panel member to the court for a different area, where necessary and the panel member is available. The DSS will act reasonably in relation to the selection of panel members for nomination to the court, should such a requirement arise. 1. Duration of Appointment If a panel member is appointed by the court as a decision-making representative, the time commitment required will depend on what is set out in the court order. While an appointment by the court may be for a limited purpose or duration, an appointment may also extend to a broad range of decisions and may potentially last for the lifetime of the relevant person/former ward. If a decision-making representative appointed from the panel needs to be discharged from their appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, they must make an application to court to be removed. Only the court can discharge a decision-making representative from their appointment. 2. Remuneration Remuneration and certain expenses shall be paid to a decision-making representative in accordance with the 2015 Act, and as set out in the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Payment of Certain Expenses and Remuneration to Decision-Making Representatives) Regulation 2023 (the Regulations). The court order will set out the panel member’s entitlement to reasonable remuneration. A panel member may be paid out of the assets of the relevant person, or where the court so directs, by the DSS. The panel member must seek pre-approval for remuneration from the DSS at the beginning of each appointment. Annual limits apply based on the scope of the appointment. These are set out in detail in Appendix 2. In exceptional circumstances, subject to defined criteria, a decision-making representative may apply to be remunerated in excess of the applicable annual maximum. 3. Specific Requirements Panel members will be required to comply with the following: a) Panel members will be required to confirm compliance with various matters on an annual basis for continued membership of the Panel and these matters may change over the lifetime of the Panel. b) Panel members will be required to sign a declaration as a condition of their selection for the Panel prior to appointment to the Panel and such declaration may be subject to change over the lifetime of the Panel. c) Panel members will be required to report in writing all actual/potential conflicts of interest to include any involvement with any organisation, individual or other panel member (decision-making representative, special visitor, general visitor, and court friend) which could reasonably be perceived as constituting a potential conflict of interest in any case they are appointed. Panel members shall refrain from accepting nomination for appointment where there is a conflict-of-interest present. If a conflict-of-interest issue should arise at any point throughout the duration of an appointment as decision-making representative, the panel member must immediately notify in writing the court and the DSS. d) Panel members will be required to adhere to a code of confidentiality and will be required to sign a declaration of confidentiality prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS. e) Panel members will be required to adhere to data protection legislation and related policies and/or guidelines provided by the DSS. f) Panel members must comply with tax clearance/ payment procedures as specified by the Revenue Commissioners. g) Panel members must abide by the DSS Code of Conduct for decision-making representative panel members while fulfilling their appointed role. h) Panel members must abide by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the Guiding Principles in the 2015 Act, the Code of Practice for Decision-Making Representatives (to be published under section 103 of the Act), the Code of Practice on Supporting Decision-Making and Assessing Capacity (to be published under section 103 of the Act) and any set of standards and related guidance issued by the DSS. i) Panel members must abide by any applicable policies and procedures issued by the DSS and/or by the relevant Minister with regard remuneration/ reimbursement. j) Panel members must maintain their professional registration in Ireland with the relevant professional regulatory body required by law. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of their registration prior to appointment to the Panel or as required by the DSS for continued membership of the Panel. k) Panel members must hold professional indemnity insurance cover for continued membership of the Panel, and inform the DSS of any change in circumstances. Panel members will be required to provide evidence of professional indemnity insurance on an annual basis or as required by the DSS. l) Please note panel members are required to set-up a designated mailbox for use only in your role as a decision-making representative. The email address you provide for this purpose cannot be used for any private decision-making arrangements with the DSS. It will be used only as part of your role as a decision- making representative. 4. Persons Ineligible to be on the Panel Having regard to the provisions of Section 39 and 40 of the 2015 Act and the requirements of the DSS in relation to eligibility and disqualification of a decision-making representative, a person shall not be deemed suitable to be on the Panel if that person: (a) is an undischarged bankrupt or is currently in a debt settlement arrangement or personal insolvency arrangement or has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, (b) is a person in respect of whom a declaration under section 819 of the Companies Act 2014 has been made or is deemed to be subject to such a declaration by virtue of Chapter 5 of Part 14 of that Act, (c) is a person who is subject or is deemed to be subject to a disqualification order, within the meaning of Chapter 4 of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2014, by virtue of that Chapter or any other provisions of that Act, (d) has been convicted of an offence under section 34, 80, 90 or 145 of the 2015 Act, (e) is a member of the Mental Health Commission, (f) does not hold the required qualifications, registrations, and professional indemnity, (g) is not lawfully entitled to work in the State, (h) does not receive Garda/security clearance, (i) is convicted of an offence carrying a term of imprisonment. Application InformationHow to Apply To apply, candidates must complete the application form available on the website https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss-employment- opportunities/ Only applications fully submitted via the online application https://osborne.ie/public-sector/dss- employment-opportunities/ will be accepted into the campaign. Applications will not be accepted after the closing deadline Monday 12th January 2026 at 12 noon. If you have a disability and this precludes you from completing the application form and/or submitting it by the closing date, please contact Osborne Recruitment at dss@osborne.ie or phone 041-9865058 for alternative arrangements and/or reasonable adjustments. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of applying, please contact dss@osborne.ie. Campaign updates will be issued to your registered email address as entered on the online application portal. The onus is on each applicant to ensure that they are in receipt of all communication from Osborne Recruitment. You are advised to check your emails on a regular basis throughout the duration of the competition; in addition, being sure to check junk/spam folders should any emails be mistakenly filtered. Osborne Recruitment accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Applicants should make themselves available on the date(s) specified by Osborne Recruitment and should make sure that the contact details specified on their application form are correct. The personal contact details provided in applications will be used to communicate updates throughout the recruitment campaign. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they are permitted to use the contact details provided for this communication. The candidate is responsible for ensuring voicemails and email spam is checked to confirm communications are received. Selection Process The Selection Process may include the following: ● Submission of Application. ● Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application. ● Initial/preliminary interview. ● Presentation or other exercises. ● A final competitive interview. ● Any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process. Candidates must not: ● Knowingly or recklessly provide false information. ● Canvass any person with or without inducements. ● Interfere with or compromise the process in any way. ● A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. ● Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: ● Where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and ● Where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate CriteriaCandidates must: ● Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. ● Be suitable on the grounds of character. ● Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they: ● Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. ● Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by Osborne Recruitment, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Osborne Recruitment require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Citizenship Requirement Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), or to non-EEA nationals who fulfil the relevant criteria. In order to work in Ireland, all non-EEA nationals require a valid employment permit unless exempt under permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreements may also apply. Quality Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our candidates. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. Data Protection Act 2018 When your application is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature and as part of the recruitment process, certain information you provide will be forwarded to the employing organisation. Such information held by Osborne Recruitment and the employing organisation is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how we retain and use your personal data, please review our Privacy Statement, which includes instructions on their right to withdraw consent at any point. To make a subject access request under the Data Protection Act 2018, please submit your request in writing to: Data Protection Officer – Osborne Recruitment. Ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.
