Project Worker in Clonmel
- Salary
- €16.77–€18.67 / hour
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 22 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
Requirements
Skills and attributes:
- Teamwork Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Organisation Skills
Details
Project Worker – Full Time
Location: Clonmel, Tipperary
Purpose of the Post
To work with the Service Manager and within the authority delegated to the post holder by the service manager; to assist in the day to day running of the service whilst remaining on the roster.
The Project Worker will be responsible for: processing referrals, conducting assessments; care/support planning and implementation of care/support plans; engaging with service users; supporting service users with move on plans; managing maintenance issues; delivering practice supervision.
The Project Worker will play a key role in recruiting, mentoring and supporting staff and students (if applicable) in order to ensure that the highest level and standards of social care practice are further developed and maintained in the service.
In addition to this, the post holder will act on behalf of the Service Manager and provide out of hours on call support where designated.
Contract: Full Time
Salary: €17–€19 per hour
Closing date: 22 Sept 2026, 22:59
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Project Worker role?
- The Project Worker will be responsible for processing referrals, conducting assessments, care/support planning and implementation of care/support plans, engaging with service users, supporting service users with move on plans, managing maintenance issues, and delivering practice supervision.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- Required skills and attributes include teamwork skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and organisation skills.
- Who is eligible to apply for this role?
- Service users must be over the age of 18 years and referred by the local authority.