64 Community Outreach jobs in Ireland

Posted Date: October 3, 2025

Limerick | Permanent

What is the position

This is a new Outreach Service to support a service user in their home, and community support to be provided flexibly throughout the week (includes days, evenings, weekend and bank holiday shifts).

This service will provide 1:1 support to a service user who loves music, movement, horse riding, bubbles and most other sensory activities.

Location: Murroe, Co. Limerick

Type of contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 30 hours per week

About Resilience Healthcare

Since 2011 high-growth Irish company Resilience has continued to lead the way in transforming health and social care in Ireland. Our essence is to help build resilience in the people we support to bring the possible to life.

Our Social Care division is providing progressive Residential, Day and Outreach Services for people with Disabilities and Autism – Helping people to realise their potential. We're looking for passionate people to join our Permanent Team and build a future in rewarding work that truly changes lives. You'll enjoy a supportive environment that helps you realise your own potential, and with access to upskilling and best practice training you'll grow and develop your career.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Own car and full Irish Driver's licence essential/indemnity insurance required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Level 5 Qualification in Healthcare, Childcare, Social Care, or similar. Level 5 in other disciplines also considered

Experience working with children or adults with additional needs or a background in childcare

Experience and knowledge of supporting people with behaviours of concern

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

Job Responsibilities

In-home support for a single service user

Support with accessing the local community

Support with leisure skills & social skills (swimming, horse riding)

Increase levels of independence and daily living skills

Personal/intimate care

Note: A full clinical team will be in place to provide supports/interventions as required.

Benefits

Develop and progress your career through fully funded additional training and development

Weekly pay

Discounted health insurance with our healthcare provider.

Earn €400 from our paid Refer-a-Friend scheme.

Fuel discount scheme

Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About us
: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role:
The role of the CNM II Outreach Community Nurse "Public Heath Nurse Liaison" serves as a bridge between the Hospital and the community services.

Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries:
Please contact Helen Schuster, Assistant Director of Nursing, Patient Flow; Phone: ; E-mail:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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enefits of working at St. James's Hospital

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Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English

About us: St James's Hospital is Ireland's largest acute academic teaching hospital and is based in Dublin's south inner city. Our fundamental purpose is the delivery of health treatment, care and diagnosis as well as health promotion and preventative services at local, regional and national levels. Our academic partner is Trinity College Dublin.

Purpose of the role: The role of the CNM II Outreach Community Nurse "Public Heath Nurse Liaison" serves as a bridge between the Hospital and the community services.

Please review the associated Role Profile for a detailed description of the role, as well as a full list of all eligibility criteria, qualifications and / or experience required.

Also, please view our Online Application information guide, to help guide you through the application form if needed.

For informal enquiries: Please contact Helen Schuster, Assistant Director of Nursing, Patient Flow; Phone: ; E-mail:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

St. James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note: All application forms / CV's (where applicable) must be completed and submitted in English

The Role

At Glenveagh, we're proud to build homes and create communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We're looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community activity helping to increase local engagement and maximising benefit to communities in areas where Glenveagh build. The ideal candidate has a good background in event management or event marketing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Deliver and support the Community Engagement programme for Glenveagh at a local level
• Develop content for distribution through multiple channels including - newsletters, social media and email campaigns to drive employees' awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
• Serve as a key point of contact for residents, neighbouring businesses, schools, institutions, and communities.
• Respond to enquiries from community members and other interested parties either directly or by engaging with the relevant stakeholder.
• Aid delivery of sponsorships at a local and a national level working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for all parties
• Research and identify key local, regional, and national opportunities aligned with the company's business objectives.
• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, partners

• Marketing/PR/ Events experience, including a good knowledge and understanding of using social media as an engagement and publicity tool.
• Strong event management ability; can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly and easily.
• Agility; able to respond quickly to evolving business and people needs.
• Evidence of building robust relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with various groups including non-profit organisations and/or community groups would be a distinct advantage
• Full clean driving licence required

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland's fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting

The Role
At Glenveagh, we're proud to build homes and create communities. And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

As one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We're looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for coordinating community activity helping to increase local engagement and maximising benefit to communities in areas where Glenveagh build. The ideal candidate has a good background in event management or event marketing.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Deliver and support the Community Engagement programme for Glenveagh at a local level
• Develop content for distribution through multiple channels including - newsletters, social media and email campaigns to drive employees' awareness and involvement in community engagement initiatives.Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time
• Serve as a key point of contact for residents, neighbouring businesses, schools, institutions, and communities
• Respond to enquiries from community members and other interested parties either directly or by engaging with the relevant stakeholder
• Aid delivery of sponsorships at a local and a national level working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maximum benefit for all parties
• Research and identify key local, regional, and national opportunities aligned with the company's business objectives
• Co-ordinate community events working closely with local schools, clubs and key partners in the community
• Support the development of relationships with key stakeholders, partners

Requirements

• Marketing/PR/ Events experience, including a good knowledge and understanding of using social media as an engagement and publicity tool.
• Strong event management ability; can create and implement plans and adapt to changing priorities and timelines quickly and easily.
• Agility; able to respond quickly to evolving business and people needs
• Evidence of building robust relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with various groups including non-profit organisations and/or community groups would be a distinct advantage
• Full clean driving licence required

Benefits

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland's fastest growing PLCs
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• An exciting Wellness Programme with events and activities running throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance related bonus
• Regular compensation reviews
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Paid maternity leave, as well as paternity leave for fathers
• If you're cycling, we've got you covered on the cycle- to- work scheme

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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

DAY SERVICES, ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

PERMANENT PART - TIME CONTRACT (35 Hours Per Week).

Salary: € 40,351 -€ 56,650 * (LSI)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

Essential:

• Level 7 or higher in a CORU recognised Social Care Qualification – list of which can be found at this link:
• Must have full driving licence and willing to drive manual vehicle
• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting a person with behaviours of concern.
• To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives
• Have an awareness of HIQA Standards and regulations
• Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

REQ:85207

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• 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:

Informal enquiries to Service Manager Michelle O'Brien - Email:

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Interviews will take place

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 North Tipperary/South Offaly service."

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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

Day Services, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE DUBLIN

PERMANENT PART - TIME CONTRACT (35HPW)

Salary: € 40, ,650* (LSI)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

REQ: 86074

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

Desirable:

• Experience working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern.

• 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.

• Full clean Irish Manual driving licence & to drive service vehicle.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

Informal enquiries to Karina Waters, Service Manager, Tel: or Jennifer Duffy, Service Manager, Tel:

Closing date for receipt of applications 7thOctober 2025.

Interviews will be held on 21st October 2025

"A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the Dublin service."

Avista reserves the right to close the completion early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer

• Experience working directly with people presenting with ASD preferred.

Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability

ST. MICHAEL'S HOUSE

Social Care Workers

Individualised Residential Services, North Dublin City and County

St. Michael's House are recruiting suitably qualified social care workers for exiting vacancies across a number of locations within individualised residential services.

These are exciting positions and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality services supporting a number of individuals with complex support needs within residential settings. We are looking for Social Care Workers with a strong person centred vision and a particular interest in the development of Educational, Vocational and Recreational supports and enhancing community participation.

The ideal Social Care Worker must possess:

• One of the below qualifications.

• Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability and possess knowledge of the key work role and IP process

• Have a minmum of 6 months experience working in an individualised service

• Have experience in leading out on lone working initiatives and supporting residents in a lone working capacity

• Experience working with people with Autism, and complex support needs

• Possess a strong commitment to the provision of a quality individualised service

• Experience working with Families, Clinicians and building links in the community

• Have experience in the area of challenging behaviour

• Have a good awareness of the issues facing adults with intellectual disability

• Have experience promoting educational, vocational and recreational supports for individuals.

• A full clean manual drivers license and willing to drive as part of the role

Essential Qualifications Required:

• QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Disability) - Open Training College

• Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland;

• A qualification received outside the State recognised by NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award

• CORU Registration or be in the process of registration.

What We Offer:

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)

• Premium Payments

• Sick Pay Scheme

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Pension

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous Annual Leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Comprehensive Induction

• Training / CPD

• Career Progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale point 1; €40,351 – point 12 LSI; €56,650 per annum based on working a 39 hour week. Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Informal enquires are welcomed by: Miriam Sheridan (Service Manager

Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Please note that a twelve month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.

Closing Date : 26th September 2025

St. Michael's House is an equal opportunities employer.

Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation 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/ PART TIME/RELIEF CONTRACT

AVISTA COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ROSCREA

NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY

Salary: € 40,351 -€ 56,650 * (LSI)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

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

• Full clean Irish manual driving licence.

• 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.

REQ:84788

Why work with us?

ü Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

ü Supportive and innovative working environment.

ü Comprehensive Pension Scheme

ü Generous annual leave entitlement

ü Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

ü Bike to work Scheme

ü Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

Informal enquiries to CNM3 office

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16th September 2025.

Interviews will take place 6th October 2025.

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 North Tipperary/South Offaly service."

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.