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CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: TEMPORARY PART TIME SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) CAISLEAN ADULT SERVICES (Oranmore & Galway City) Ref: 98565 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. Caislean Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Caislean Adult Services. Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Caislean services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: X2 Temporary Part Time = 39 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/02/2026 : €34,534 x 11 increments - €47,152 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,954 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: There are currently temporary part time posts available. All posts available are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Caislean Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Helen Lawrence Area Manager or Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 - 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026 Interviews will take place June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
DML Social Worker, Psychiatric Senior
Please note: Location of post There is currently 1 specified purpose contract / whole-time vacancy available in Community Mental Health Centre, Bridge Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dublin Midlands from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Elaine Mulhall Acting Principal Social Worker on 0868232549for further information about the role. Details of service This post is on a multidisciplinary community mental health team, based in Portlaoise covering Portlaoise East referrals. The post involves in reach to The Department of Psychiatry, Portlaoise Approved Centre.
Social Worker Senior Medical
Purpose of the Post · To provide a quality Social Work service to St Columille’s Hospital patients and families · The post holder will provide a service to patients and families as directed by the Principal Social Worker · To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and with the Principal SW to develop the role of social work and meet the objectives of the service and the organisation as a whole. · To contribute to research and development in the field of social work with clients in collaboration with the MDT and the Principal social worker. · To undertake direct work with patients and their families. Providing emotional support and expert social work interventions. · To provide family support and interventions · To act as an advocate with community and state services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional / Clinical · Provide a comprehensive social work service to patients and their families. · Be responsible for the delivery of social work services appropriate to the post in line with best practice guidelines. · Provide assessment and intervention as appropriate. · Take direct responsibility for a defined caseload. · Provide family based interventions when appropriate. · Deliver a high quality service in an effective and resource efficient manner. · Attend and participate in meetings, case discussions and case conferences as requested. · Facilitate groups and projects in accordance with service need. · Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained and that appropriate statistical information is available as required. · Participate in research and cooperate with internal and external audit and evaluation of the service as required. · Ensure the promotion of the social model of care. · Provide professional supervision to other social work staff as appropriate. · Ensure principals of service user involvement are adhered to in all aspects of practice. · Develop good working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, specialist services, community and voluntary organisations to provide integrated quality care to service users. · Promote integrated models of service delivery between relevant stakeholders. · Ensure anti-discriminatory practice and cultural competence. · Contribute to the overall development of the social work service so as to meet current and emerging trends and unmet needs. · Provide professional leadership at meetings, committees and/or other fora as required. · Chair and participate in case conferences with the appropriate staff when the need arises. · Seek advice and assistance from the Prinicpal Social Worker and / or Clinical Lead with any assigned cases or issues that prove to be beyond the scope of their professional competence · Be professionally responsible for all aspects of the post holders own work. · Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Principal Social Worker · Deputise for the Principal Social Worker as appropriate. Education & Training · Maintain standards of practice and levels of professional knowledge by participating in continuous professional development initiatives and attendance at courses as appropriate. · Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes. · Engage in career and professional development planning. · Act as a resource by participating in the education and training of social work colleagues and other health professionals as required. · Manage, participate and play a key roe in the practice education of student social workers and promote and engage in the teaching / training / support of others as appropriate. · Avail of supervision with the Principal Social Worker · Engage in planning and performance reviews as appropriate with Principal Social Worker Health & Safety · Participate and cooperate with legislative, regulatory and policy requirements with regard to quality, risk and safety. · Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice as required. · Initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives as required. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Management · Take responsibility for student social work training within the service. · Provide line management supervision to assigned staff · Be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of the MSW service within the Weight Management service in conjunction with the Prinicpal Social Worker · Act as a representative of the social work profession as required. · Take responsibility for the supervision and line management of professionally qualified social workers if required. · Assist the Principal Social Worker in team support, supervision and development as required. The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must at the latest date of application: 1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (i) Must be registered in the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU And (ii) Maintain live annual registration on the Social Workers Register maintained by the Social Workers Registration Board at CORU And (iii) Have 3 years relevant post-qualification experience. And (iv) Must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, professional and managerial ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 2. Age Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. 3. 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. 4. Character Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post Specific Requirements · Knowledge and understanding of complex needs of the client group. · Understanding of mental health as it relates to this client group including the ability to identify and assess risk · Familiarity of conditions associated with this client goup · Understanding of the role of MSW in behaviour management · Knowledge and experience in counselling and advocacy as related to the role. · Knowledge of the social issues most common to the client group and the role of MSW within this. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Candidates must: · Demonstrate sufficient clinical and professional knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. · Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice · Demonstrate the capacity to manage, plan and deliver interventions in an effective and resourceful manner within a model of person-centred care. · Demonstrate a willingness to develop suitable special interests. · Demonstrate initiative and innovation in identifying areas for service improvement · Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop self and others in a busy working environment. · Demonstrate the ability to engage in supervision and reflective practice. · Demonstrate effective supervision skills · Demonstrate strong leadership and team skills · Demonstrate a commitment to delivering a quality ,user-centred service · Display awareness and appreciation of the service user as expert through experience including promoting the role of service user in care planning and decision-making and service development. · Demonstrate the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect · Display effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills including skills in multi-disciplinary working and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, etc. · Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, make effective decisions and solve problems. · Demonstrate a high standard of IT skills relevant to the role · Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles to be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards to be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. Read the CPSA Code of Practice . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job specification may be reviewed. This job specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. PLEASE COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM ATTACED TO THE JOB ADVERT. CVs WILLL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
Bank Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member: Job Ref 26-114-BSW-SBLO-WEB Job Role Bank Support Worker (Days and Nights) Location Ardkeen, 86 Malborough Park North, Belfast BT9 6AS. Salary £13.54 per hour Hours Bank, casual as and when agreed. The Service At South Belfast Living Options we provide support and care to adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, Physical or Learning Disability, Sensory or Neurological Disability. Service users are supported over two schemes, Hilllmount in Finaghy Road South and Ardkeen which is just off the Lisburn Road. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management. The Role Please note – The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities) Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 13th June 2026 at 10:00 am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Female Support Worker
The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following permanent position: Female Support Worker – Night Awake (This position is open to female applicants only. The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exception allowed by Article 10 (2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Order 1976) Ref: 26-109-FSW-MVC-WEB Job Role: Female Support Worker (Days & Nights) Location: Meadowvale Court, 195 Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn, BT27 5WQ. Salary: £13.45 Per hour Hours: 21hrs per week or 30 hrs per week available contracts (Support workers are required to work flexibly and be available to work unsociable hours and public holidays on a rotational basis.) The Service At Meadowvale Court we provide support and care for adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, physical, sensory or neurological disability. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. Personalised support services available include assistance with daily living activities, personal care, leisure and social skills and household management. The Role The role of Support Worker requires a team approach at all times with effective working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To assist service users with activities of daily living and facilitate inclusion of service users in a broad range of activities. To support service users with identified personal care and support needs. Benefits Please note - At present The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. Essential Criteria A minimum of 6 months caring experience (paid employment or personal caring responsibilities) Effective verbal and written communication to include numeracy skills. Interest in working with people in a care environment. Awareness of the needs of people with learning and physical disabilities. Apply Online: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home Closing Date: 8th June 2026 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER #nijobs
Support Worker
CORLANN WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY JOB REF: 98621 Location: Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day centres, or in the Community as Service needs require. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is 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 Corlann with development on Individual Plan’s and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by Corlann in community participation and integration. Reporting/Responsible To: Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in certain service areas. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/02/2026: Care Assistant Disability Services - €34,536 x 11 increments - €47,152 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,954 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description available Informal Inquiries please contact recruitmentwest@corlann.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Wednesday 10th June 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Teacher Of Health & Social Care And Home Economics
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Teacher Of Home Economics And Health & Social Care
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Team Leader/senior Social Care Worker
Team Leader (15 hours per week)/Senior Social Care Worker (24 hours per week) Specific Purpose contract Gorey, Co. Wexford Salary starting from €26.32 and €19.19 per hour respectively Job reference - TLSSCW_WILL_2705 Essential criteria for the position of Team Leader: Full Job Specification available on request Autism A Chara does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies, any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be deleted and not considered.
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) BEO ADULT SERVICES ( KNOCKNACARRA CO. GALWAY) Ref: 98569 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. BEO Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: · 78 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/02/2026: €34,536 x 11 increments - €47,152 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,954 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: These posts are permanent full time & temporary full time, all posts are pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Beo Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 9th June 2026 Interviews will be held in June 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
