93 Social Support jobs in Ireland
Social Support Worker
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Employer: HOPEFUL HEARTS LIMITED
Job Location: Cavan Co. Cavan
Contract type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: 34,424.00 Euro Annually
Hours per week: 40
Remote/Blended Working: No
At Hopeful Hearts, we work in conjunction with TUSLA and we are passionate about providing exceptional support to individuals and their families. We are looking for a dedicated Social Support Worker to join our high performing team and help us to continue to make a real difference in the lives of our service users.
The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users.
As a Social Support Worker, you are required to provide support and care to people who avail of our service. You as an employee will be supported in developing yourself professionally to provide a high quality support and to maintain professional working relationships with our team members and individuals using our service.
It is our aim to support people in reaching their full potential while having a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.
As a part of Hopeful Hearts, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including supervising family access and transporting children in care while being part of an organization that truly values compassion, empathy, and a commitment to quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the co-ordination and supervising of family access between children and their parents.
Transport young people or family members to and from access/ school
Encourage appropriate interactions between children and their parents
Provide art activities or supporting play where required
Model behaviours and/or provide parenting support when required
Communicate with parents and foster carers and offer feedback
Redirect inappropriate conversations or if necessary, cease access if in the best interest of the child
Help service users engage with and participate in their local communities.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver cohesive and comprehensive care.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of care provided and progress made.
Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all individuals.
Approach challenging behaviours with empathy, professionalism, and effective interventions.
Advocate for the rights, preferences, and needs of service users, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
No qualification is required for this position as all necessary training will be provided.
However, relevant life experience would be desirable but not essential.
We require good attitude to work and clean Full Driver's Licence.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Hopeful Hearts is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who share our commitment compassion.
Case Management Worker
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Case Management Worker
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12 Month Fixed term contract
Both full time and part-time roles available17.5 hours & 35 hours per week Key Responsibilities To work directly with service users, utilizing a case management approach to ensure access to relevant wraparound services needed for the service user’s progression.Our mission is to advocate for and empower service users to overcome the barriers they face. We collaborate with teams from different services to provide support to clients in maintaining their current accommodation.Life Skills Assessment and Practical Support: Enhancing existing life skills to empower individuals towards greater independence.To fully comply with Organizational Health & Safety Policies, it is imperative to prioritize the assessment of risks and adhere to guidelines regarding lone working.Strive to work creatively and take initiative to assist the service in achieving its core objectives and ensuring that the needs of service users are met.RequirementsMust possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in the homeless sector or a related field, with at least one year dedicated to coordinating support plans for service users with complex needsHave a deep understanding of the causes of homelessness and the challenges faced by individuals at risk.Candidates should have experience collaborating with various agencies in both voluntary and statutory sectors.Experience in lone or off-site work is desirableClear comprehension of the case management approach is crucial for success in this role.BenefitsLife assurance and pensionOpportunities for career progression Maternity Leave and Annual LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCase Management Worker
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Social Care Worker- Support Worker
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SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
Kildare Residential Services
Various Contracts
We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Workers & Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Kildare Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Workers & Support Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.
Informal enquiries to: Anna Marie Fenlon office hours only)
Requirements:
Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. Or HSE recognised Fetac / QQI Level 5 Major award or willingness to complete.
A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
- Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
- Good connections in the local community an advantage.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
- Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
Friday 17th October 2025 @ 6pm
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and 'sleep-over / over-night' shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes.
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
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Social Care Workers-Support Workers
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PERSON CENTRED WING
LAOIS SERVICES
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference.
Various Contracts Available
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers/Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a 'good life'. The focus of the roles will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Informal Enquiries to: Christina Hegarty
Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:
Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong initiative and creativity.
Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day, weekend and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 10th October 2025
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
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Social Care Workers-Support Workers
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WESTMEATH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
VARIOUS CONTRACTS
We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic support workers to join our Residential Services team. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Requirements:
- Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.Relevant QQI Level 5 qualification Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training
- Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism;
- Experience of supporting individuals with a broad range of support needs including behaviours of concern;
- A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland;
- Adaptable and open communication skills - written and verbal;
- Supportive, dependable team player;
- Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community;
- Self-Awareness;
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills;
- Flexibility to work across all locations, move location at short notice and to fulfil all shifts and rotating/changing shift patterns including day, waking nights, sleepovers.
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and 'sleep-over / over-night' shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes and across a variety of locations if required.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 16th October pm
Informal enquiries to: Amanda Maher, Area Director
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
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Social and Recreational Support Worker
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If you are interested in deeply rewarding work where your skills will be developed, with personal and professional development opportunities, then this is the right job for You
The Social & Recreational Support Worker supports adults with severe/profound intellectual disabilities and additional support needs living in the service, to achieve the good things in life through the provision of a comprehensive programme that supports each person to have choice and control in their life, fulfil their social, cultural, and recreational needs, develop and maintain personal relationships and links with the wider community.
The focus will be within a social model of care and support, ensuring that each adult has opportunities to participate in meaningful activities, appropriate to his/her interests and preferences and that reflect his/her needs, interests, and capacities.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team focussed on supporting people to live their best possible life.
- Free car parking
- Subsidised restaurant
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave.
- VHI group scheme
- Bike to work scheme.
- Active wellbeing supports including an in-house occupational health service and a free 24/7/365 employee assistance programme (EAP) for staff and their immediate family members'.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Comprehensive orientation pack
- Extensive in-house person-centred training programme for nursing, clinical and care staff.
- Flexible working options
- Access to membership of the HSSCU credit union.
Essential Criteria - ideally the successful candidate will possess the following:
- Minimum desirable requirement is FETAC level 5 Certificate, preferably in the area of health care, community care, care for people with disabilities.
- Experience in a similar environment supporting adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Full clean driver's licence a requirement of the role as successful candidate will be expected to be able to drive supported adults to relevant activities.
- Flexibility around working hours to include evenings and weekends.
Social Care Workers-Support Workers
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PERSON CENTRED WING
OFFALY SERVICES
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference.
Various Contracts Available
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers/Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a 'good life'. The focus of the roles will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Informal Enquiries to: Christina Hegarty
Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:
Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong initiative and creativity.
Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day, weekend and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 10th October 2025
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Social Care Workers-Support Workers
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PERSON CENTRED WING
OFFALY SERVICES
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference.
Various Contracts Available
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers/Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a good life. The focus of the roles will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Informal Enquiries to:
Christina Hegarty
Essential Requirements/qualities Of Applicant Are
Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved.
Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU
. FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong initiative and creativity.
Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day, weekend and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents homes.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 10th October 2025
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation (Links Not Allowed)
N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.
Skills
suitability as outlined in the introduction to . Recognised Relevant Qualification Full Current Manual Driving Licence
Benefits
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Tuition reimbursement Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Opportunities for Advancement Free onsite parking Pension Scheme