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Community Health Worker

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    Darndale Belcamp Village Centre
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    Ref: #CES-2429126
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    Darndale Belcamp Vill Ctr, Dublin 17,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 15 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 26 Feb 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 


CHW will work in the Darndale area with young people, adults, parents, and older adults to promote health and wellbeing. Promoting equality of access to healthy lifestyles by targeting individuals and groups with greater levels of need and at higher risk of health inequalities.
Main Duties:
Work as part of a team to improve the overall health status of people living in the community

Promote health for all residents through health awareness and education, training, and information sharing including signposting to Healthy eating, Physical activity, Smoking cessation, Drug and alcohol support, Chronic disease management, Immunisation /childhood vaccination, Cancer screening
Support adults, parents, and older adults in accessing health and wellbeing services.
Assist in the identification of specific health needs of the community including those with disabilities, mental health difficulties, social-isolated, traveling community, and other minority and vulnerable groups.
Liaise and work with other relevant statutory, community, and voluntary organisations as appropriate.
Person Specification, The ideal person will:
Have an understanding of the needs of the Darndale community and those most at risk of health inequalities such as users of drug and alcohol services, homeless, minority ethnic groups, and lone parents with young children.
Have local knowledge including working with new or marginalised communities.
Good interpersonal, communication & listening skills.
Be willing to work in partnership will community organisations, health professionals, and the public.
Have good time management and organisational skills.
Work flexibly to support the needs of the community, the team, and partners.
Training and Support:
This is a very exciting opportunity for anyone who wishes to upskill and develop themselves in the field of health and well-being. Successful candidates will be supported by the Social Prescribing Link Worker and will receive continuous supervision in relation to their workload.

Training for the role will be provided by the HSE and City of Dublin Education and Training Board.
Year one training will include modules in communication, health promotion, and behavioural change.
There will also be optional further training opportunities e.g. (QQI Level 5) in Social Care
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