Acting Care & Case Manager - Maternity Leave Cover in County Laois
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €60,916–€79,189 / year
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 15 Sept 2026
About the Role
The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny (GSCK) provides services to women, men and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Service users must be over the age of 18 years and referred by the local authority. Identified vulnerable groups to homelessness are:
- People struggling with addiction
- People with mental health issues
- People with disabilities
- The elderly
- Low-income families
- People exiting state care, hospital, or prison
The Acting Care & Case Manager will support service users to sustain their tenancies and develop independent living and tenancy skills. The Case Manager will report to the Service Manager, will be a member of and work in collaboration with the Good Shepherd, Tar Isteach team and with the local authorities in the area. The role requires independent planning skills for the assigned workload and will require travel if needed, to homes where tenants are located. The role requires some element of flexibility and adaptability to deal with emergencies.
The Case Manager will have a background in Social Care, with training and experience in the areas of tenancy sustainment and will be expected to work within the relevant frameworks of quality standards and legislation.
Requirements
- Organisational Skills
- Report Writing Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Fluent English
Details
Contract Type: Specified Purpose – Maternity Leave Cover – 1 year contract
Location: Laois & Offaly
Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €60,916–€79,189 per year.
Closing date: 15 Sept 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Attachments: Case_Manager_Laois_Job_description.pdf
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Acting Care & Case Manager?
- The Acting Care & Case Manager will support service users to sustain their tenancies and develop independent living and tenancy skills. The role requires independent planning skills for the assigned workload and will require travel if needed, to homes where tenants are located. The role requires some element of flexibility and adaptability to deal with emergencies.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- Organisational Skills, Report Writing Skills, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and Fluent English.
- What is the contract type and duration?
- The contract type is Specified Purpose – Maternity Leave Cover – 1 year contract.