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Community Engagement Project Worker
Merchants Quay Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €36,372–€38,586 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
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1d
Medically Supervised Injection Facility Support Worker
Merchants Quay Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €30,572–€38,403 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
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Social Care Worker - Swords - Day Service
Prosper Fingal —Swords, County Dublin
- €39,100–€56,349 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Home Care Support Worker, Evenings & Weekends, Dublin 7
Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care Association —DUBLIN 7, County Dublin
- €14.14–€25.40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- No degree
- Employee assistance program
Social Care Worker
Daffodil Care Group —Swords, County Dublin
- €15.78–€17.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Social Care Worker
Manor Homecare —Dublin, County Dublin
- €18–€20 an hour
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Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care Association —DUBLIN 1, County Dublin
- €14.14–€25.40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Driving
- Employee assistance program
Social Care Worker (Abbeyfield) 98489
Health Service Executive —North Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,351–€56,650 a year
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
9d
Social Care Worker (Kilbarrack) 98493
Health Service Executive —North Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,351–€56,650 a year
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
9d
Social Care Worker
Avista —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Part-time
- English
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Senior Health Care Assistant
Dublin Simon Community —DUBLIN 8, County Dublin
- €39,463.75 a year
- Full-time
- Vital signs
- Agile
- In-person
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Social Care Worker - Residents Services SC23-147
Stewarts Care —Dublin West, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Social Care Worker Day Services -SC24-043
Stewarts Care —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
ON-CALL CARE AND SUPPORT WORKER WITH COMPANY CAR
Bright Valley Ltd T/a Caremark Meath Louth —Ashbourne, County Meath
- €15.50–€16.50 an hour
- Full-time
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6d
Social Care Worker - Evening Recruitment Campaign 98657
Health Service Executive —North Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Social Care Worker - Evening Recruitment Campaign
St Michaels House —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Social Care Worker/Full Time/ Ashbourne
Three Steps —Dunboyne, County Meath
- €39,000–€43,800 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Social Care Worker Open Evening Dublin
Avista —Dublin, County Dublin
- €40,851–€57,217 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
2d
Care Support Worker - Dun Laoghaire
Cheshire Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €16.76–€19.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- English
- No degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
2d
Social Care Worker
Enable Ireland —Dublin, County Dublin
- €39,160–€54,746 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Annual leave
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Community Engagement Project Worker

Merchants Quay Ireland -
Dublin, County Dublin

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Job details

Full-time
€36,372–€38,586 a year
1 day ago

Full job description

Job Title: Community Engagement Project Worker

Reports to: Service Coordinator

Responsible to: Service Manager

Responsible for: Engaging with the Community (clients, neighbours, and local businesses) in reducing anti-social behaviour and issues relating to substance misuse and homelessness associated with street activity.

Objective: To operate within the Merchants Quay mission by working as a collaborative community to reduce the harm caused by addiction and homelessness, minimising the impact of Merchants Quay services on the local community, including anti-social behaviour and community engagement.

Contract type: Contract of Indefinite Duration

Location: Open Access Service, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Mon to Sun)

Salary: €36,372 - €38,586 per annum dependent on experience

The role is centred on maintaining a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in and around MQI’s Riverbank Open Access Day Centre. A key aspect of the position involves carrying out regular patrols (outreach) of the surrounding area to monitor activity, address community concerns, and ensure the space is clean and safe for clients, staff, and the public.

The post-holder will engage directly with clients accessing MQI services, offering respectful, non-judgmental support while safely managing challenging behaviour when required. In addition, the role involves positive engagement with members of the public, local residents, businesses, and community partners by fostering trust, addressing issues promptly, and promoting understanding of the services provided at Riverbank.

Overall, the role plays a vital part in strengthening community relations, supporting harm-reduction goals, and ensuring the Riverbank Centre operates smoothly and safely for all.

Service Delivery Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while rotating across all service areas (advice and information, drop-in floor and reception, door duties).
Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with An Garda Síochána.
Build strong relationships with local residents and businesses through regular meetings and check-ins, addressing concerns related to Merchants Quay clients (e.g., trespassing, public injecting, loitering).
Engage respectfully and effectively with the MQI client group, ensuring communication is sensitive, non-judgmental, and trauma informed.
Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours presented by clients.
Maintain a visible presence on the street during service operating hours to support public safety and community engagement.
Support the provision of safe, high-quality and holistic services to clients accessing Open Access Services- the one-stop service located at Riverbank.
Monitor and manage the Open Access Service client queuing area as required.

Environment Community Safety

Maintain cleanliness and safety around the building, including litter and drug-paraphernalia pick-up.
Conduct routine drug paraphernalia/syringe collection in surrounding areas and respond to community calls to remove drug-related litter.
Provide information and referrals to harm-reduction supports and other appropriate services.

Compliance Quality Standards

Ensure adherence to MQI organisational policies and relevant national standards, including:

Fire safety
Health Safety
Confidentiality
Needs assessment, key working, and care planning
Professional boundaries
National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare

Administration

Record accurate data for use in reports, statistics, and other documentation required by the Service Coordinator, Service Manager or Deputy Head of Dublin Services
Participate in regular supervision.
Complete administrative tasks in accordance with organisational procedures.

Collaboration Teamwork

Work collaboratively with Merchants Quay Open Access Services and other internal teams.
Support colleagues and participate in team meetings, maintaining open and consistent communication.
Respond to reasonable tasks or directions from the Service Coordinator or Lead Worker to ensure the effective operation of services.
Report to the MQI Community Engagement Coordinator for supervision, support, and performance appraisal, operating within the National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare as well as MQI People and Culture (HR) and Health Safety policies.

Person Specification

Relevant third-level qualification in social work and at least one-year full time or equivalent experience of working within low-threshold services.

Understand issues relating to National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare- an understanding of issues relating to MQI client group (e.g. homelessness, mental health, trauma and substance misuse), their circumstances and vulnerability.
Experience in dealing with de-escalating difficult situations, including but not limited to managing challenging behaviour.

If you are interested in applying, please do so by 24th June 2026.

This position is subject to Garda Vetting Clearance.

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