Community Outreach Worker in Castlerea
- Salary
- €36,291–€52,406 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Community Outreach Worker will support people to build confidence, access their community, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal development. The role involves developing and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities for people supported in the service. The successful candidate will fulfil a key worker role and work to develop active roles and increase participation in local communities. Practical assistance and support will be provided to each person to develop links in the community.
The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Clonard services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) and this work location may change due to future service needs. Staff allocation could be either within day, residential, respite settings or in community services.
Working hours are 39 hours a fortnight based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, late evenings, weekends, public holidays and irregular rosters from time to time to meet service demands. There may also be a requirement to support people on short breaks and overnight support on occasion. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service.
Requirements
Candidates must have:
- A QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector – e.g. Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, Creative Digital Media
- A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads. 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 obtaining a Class D1 licence.
- Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
- Proficiency in IT skills.
- Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour.
Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability, autism or complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.
Details
- Salary: €36,291–€52,406 per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
- Annual leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked
- Additional payments: Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked
- Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Interview date: 27 November 2026
- Location: Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas, County Roscommon
How to Apply
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CVs online is 5:00 PM on 19th November 2026.
Informal enquiries for this post can be made to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on 086-8824638 or Geraldine McNamara on 087 0617007.
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Frequently asked
- What are the core duties of a Community Outreach Worker in this role?
- The Community Outreach Worker will support people to build confidence, access their community, provide opportunities for social engagement and personal development. They will develop and implement educational, vocational, and recreational opportunities for people supported in the service. The role involves fulfilling a key worker role, working to develop active roles, increasing participation in local communities, and providing practical assistance to develop community links.
- Is a driving licence required for this role?
- Yes, a full clean manual Driving Licence is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence, and assistance will be given towards this purpose.
- What qualifications are required for this position?
- Candidates should have a QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, such as Social Care, Training/Education, Community Development, Nursing, Creative Arts, or Creative Digital Media.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €36,291–€52,406 per year, with pro-rata payment for part-time hours based on the Department of Health Instructor/Supervisor salary scales as at 01/06/2026.
- Where will the successful candidate be based?
- The role is based in Clonard Adult Services, covering Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, and Cloonfad areas in County Roscommon. The work location may change due to future service needs.