Community Response Ltd

Is recruiting for a 

Project Worker

At Community Response Ltd, we help people make positive changes in their lives. We are a registered charity based in Dublin 8, offering a primary alcohol support service. Our addiction support workers are essential to our mission, providing support, advocacy, and education to individuals affected by addiction and liver health problems.

Our goal is to help people make and keep healthy lifestyle choices regarding alcohol and polydrug misuse. We’re dedicated to creating peer initiatives, identifying new needs, and including feedback from service users in our programs.

The Community Response Management Committee is hiring a Project Worker for our primary alcohol and liver health service. Please see the attached documents for full details on the job and person specifications.

For more information on the services provided, please check out our website or social media channels/LinkedIn: www.communityresponse.ie

Project Worker

Community Response is looking for a qualified individual to join our team as a Project Worker. This role is part of the CR Team, providing frontline alcohol services. There’s also the opportunity to get involved in advocacy, outreach support, and referral pathways.

Community Response Ltd offers competitive salaries and invests in the professional development of our employees. After completing your probation period, you’ll have access to various training opportunities, workshops, and addiction and social care conferences. We are committed to supporting your growth while you make a meaningful impact in our community.

We’re looking for individuals passionate about improving the lives of people affected by addiction. The ideal candidate will show compassion, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to social justice, working closely with service users and the wider community.

Essential Criteria

• At least two years of experience working in the field of addiction.
• Experience in providing one-to-one and group support for people in addiction.
• A third-level qualification (minimum Level 8) in addiction, social care, healthcare, community development or similar field.
• Good working knowledge of IT, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, case management systems and the ability to write clear reports.

Key Objectives

• Work as part of the Community Response team.
• Deliver alcohol and liver health workshops to service users, providers, and the wider community.
• Provide one-on-one support, care planning, and information related to alcohol-related harm and liver health.
• Facilitate information-based and therapeutic workshops for service users.
• Conduct one-on-one assessments, key working, and care planning for service users.
• Liaise with relevant individuals, groups, communities, healthcare providers, and others involved in the service users' care.
• Always apply a client-centred, trauma-informed approach.

This full-time position requires 35 hours per week. It is a permanent contract subject to annual funding, a six-month probationary period, and Garda vetting.

Salary: Based on the HSE Social Care Worker Scale (with qualifications), appointees typically start at point one, though a higher starting point may be offered for recognised prior experience.

Job and person specifications are attached.

To apply:

Please submit a current CV and cover letter to recruitment@communityresponse.ie. In your cover letter, please include details of your relevant experience and qualifications and why you’re passionate about joining our team.

Staff testimonials are available on our website, and you can make an informal inquiry to Karen Fleming at karen@communityresponse.ie

Please post applications to:
The Chairperson/Director, Community Response 14 Carmans Court Carmans Hall Dublin D08DP80 www.communityresponse.ie

Closing Date is Monday 27th January at 5 pm.
Interviews will be held on the 5th & 6th of February.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our team!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Community Response is an Equal Opportunities employer.