Community Response Ltd 1s recruiting for a Project Worker At Community Response Ltd, we support people make positive and sustainable changes in their lives. We are a registered charity based in Dublin 8, delivering a primary alcohol support service. Our Project Workers play a vital frontline role, providing support, advocacy, and education to individuals affected by alcohol addiction and related issues. Our work is grounded in compassion, harm reduction and recovery-focused practice. We are committed to listening to service users, responding to emerging needs, and continuously improving our services through feedback and collaboration. 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
The Role
Community Response is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Worker. This is a frontline role, with advocacy and outreach forming part of service delivery rather than a management or strategic function. You will work closely with service users, colleagues and partner agencies to support people engaging in change and recovery processes. Following the successful completion of probation, staff have access to various training opportunities, workshops, and conferences in addiction and social care. We are committed to supporting professional development while making a meaningful impact in the community.
Essential Criteria
● At least two years of experience working in the field of addiction.
● Experience in providing group and one-to-one support for people affected by addiction.
● A third-level qualification (minimum Level 8) in addiction, social care, healthcare, community development or a related field.
● Strong IT and administrative skills, including the use of Salesforce and record keeping.
● The ability to work calmly under pressure and apply trauma‑informed and evidence‑based approaches to addiction and recovery support
Key Responsibilities
● Work as part of the Community Response team.
● Deliver alcohol support workshops to service users, professionals and the wider community, focusing, but not limited to, harm-reduction and recovery pathways.
● Provide one-on-one support, assessments, key working and care planning.
● Co-facilitate information-based and therapeutic workshops 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 and respectful approach.
● Openness and interest in working on organisational communications (social media, newsletter, etc).
● Any other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the Director or the Management Committee.
This full-time position requires 35 hours per week. It is a permanent contract subject to ongoing 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.
For a full job and person spec, please email recruitment@communityresponse.ie
To apply for the project worker position, please submit a current CV and a 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 8, D08DP80 www.communityresponse.ie
Closing Date is Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 5 pm. Interviews will be held during the week of 13th April 2026. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join our team! Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Community Response is an Equal Opportunities employer.
