Project Worker in Kilkenny
- Salary
- €16.77–€22.46 / hour
- Contract
- Contract
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026
About the Role
Project Worker at the Good Shepherd Centre, Kilkenny, supporting tenants under the START Project. The role involves providing homecare support and a recovery-orientated tenancy sustainment programme in collaboration with Carlow/Kilkenny HSE Mental Health Services, Carlow County Council, and Kilkenny Local Authority.
The START Project is a customised model of high-level support to promote independent living in the community for mental health service users whose tenancies or home occupation are at risk because of challenges such as self-neglect, hoarding, and/or incapacity to maintain their home to an adequate standard.
Service users are over the age of 18 years and referred by the local authority. Identified vulnerable groups to homelessness include:
- 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
- Fluent English
- Organisational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Details
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Salary: €16.77 - €22.46 per hour
Contract Type: Not specified
Closing Date: 24 Nov 2026, 23:59
How to Apply
Refer to the attached document START_Project_Worker.pdf for application details.
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 24 Nov 2026, 23:59.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- The salary range is €16.77 - €22.46 per hour.
- What qualifications or skills are required for this role?
- Fluent English, organisational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Where is this job located?
- This job is located in Kilkenny, Ireland.
- Who are the vulnerable groups targeted by this project?
- The vulnerable groups include people struggling with addiction, people with mental health issues, people with disabilities, the elderly, low-income families, and people exiting state care, hospital, or prison.