Regional Community Worker, Wexford

Job Title: Regional Community Worker

Location: Wexford Area

Contract: Part-Time (17.5 hours per week)

MS Ireland Vision MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people affected by MS live positive and active lives in the community

Aims

To facilitate people with MS to control their lives and environment, to live with dignity and participate in the community

To provide support for the families and carers of people with MS

To co‑operate with the medical, scientific, social and caring professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for and management of MS, and the alleviation of medical and social symptoms

To exchange and disseminate information relating to MS

To provide an identifiable focal point by developing an efficient, effective and caring organisation to serve the needs of PwMS

Function To respond to contacts made by People with MS (PwMS) and their families. Provide support and information to enable and empower PwMS to manage their condition so as to have the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities Support Work

To respond to contacts made by PwMS and their families

To complete an assessment of need to include, goal setting, planned development, personal advocacy and referral to appropriate agencies

To liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary bodies based on identified need

To respond to referrals and /or information requests from local allied health care professionals and/or other agencies

To maintain appropriate records on Sales Force (MS Ireland’s CRM) regarding casework ensuring that these are kept confidential and up‑dated at all times

The model of intervention is Solution Focused, and will prioritise those newly diagnosed

Community Development

To ensure that programmes, identified by MS Ireland, are available within existing resources in the Region e.g. Getting the Balance Right, Self‑Management, Newly diagnosed etc.

To link and develop appropriate working relationship with the HSE but specifically with the Primary Care Structures and make appropriate referrals

To identify and apply for additional sources of funding and/or resources, e.g. Lottery, community grants, etc. to fund the provision of identified programmes

To work closely with the Regional Team and local Branches to ensure that effective communication is maintained between local Branches and the regional office

To plan regional Integrated meetings with the Regional Team and local Branch network

To plan public awareness/World MS Day seminars and others according to the local resources/ environment /needs

General

To carry out relevant administration at regional office level to include maintenance of case notes and record keeping to ensure that all information is accurate and up‑to‑date inputting into Salesforce monthly

To contribute, with the Regional Team, to the achievement of the organisational strategic goals, to work collaboratively with all departments of the organisation, e.g. Advocacy, Communications, Fundraising, Corporate Services, Finances etc.

To co‑operate with the Regional Team in the management of Regional Budgets and take corrective action where necessary

To attend team meetings to plan and coordinate activities in line with the strategic goals and plan of MS Ireland

To participate in 1:1 supervision with line manager

To participate in MS Ireland’s performance management process

Represent MS Ireland at HSE and other relevant external meetings as directed

To abide by the health and safety regulations of MS Ireland and statutory regulations and abide by standard operating procedures relating to the Regional Office’s activities (e.g. fire procedures, safety of staff etc) in order to ensure that the well‑being of all staff and service users is maintained

To work within the policies of MS Ireland in order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to

To carry out duties as may reasonably be requested by the Line Manager to ensure a comprehensive, consistent and high‑quality service to PwMS at all times

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant third level qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Social Care, Educator, Community Development

A broad understanding of disability issues

The ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

Excellent interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in the provision of care, support and advocacy to people with a neurological and/or physical condition

Their own car with a full, clean driving licence

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential

Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of packages

Ability to treat people with dignity and facilitate independence essential

Ability to work as a full team member

Application details To apply for the position please send the following documents by email to:

Cover letter, outlining your experience and suitability (by way of specific examples) for the post and your reason for applying

Full CV and contact information

Please ensure the Job Title is referenced in the subject of the email

Closing Date: 12th June 2026

MS Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Please note, the assistance of Recruitment Agencies is not required at this time

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