Job Title: Cocaine Project Worker
Location: Cork North City & Midleton Hubs
Outreach to wider hub catchment area
Reports to: Senior Cocaine Project Worker
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some out of hour’s work required.
Salary: €38,680.10 - €43,978.59 – Salary Scale (Depending on Relevant Experience)
Purpose:
To provide quality service to clients and families/significant others in accordance with best practice in the area of case management, group therapy, psycho-social workshops, and formal / informal interactions with clients
Contact Email: dylan.murphy@coolminetc.ie
Application Ref. HR/CRK/SDL/CPPW/0626
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment service providing community, day and residential services to men and women with problematic substance use and their families in Ireland established since 1973. Coolmine Therapeutic Community believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
The successful candidates will report to the Senior Cocaine Project Worker to provide quality service to clients, families and significant others in accordance with best evidence-based practice in the area of case management, group therapy, psycho-social workshops, and formal and informal interactions with clients.
Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)
Person Specification:
Eligibility to Work (Essential)
§ Must have a valid Irish Work Permit for the EU and Ireland.
Education (Essential)
Mandatory
Desirable
· Experience of work in, or knowledge of, the Therapeutic Community model
Knowledge & Skills
· High Performing Project Worker as per Performance Appraisal
· Excellent Record Keeping
· Role Model the vision and values of Coolmine.
· Can understand the dynamics and interface between the individual and the community.
· Can effectively implement work plans
· Can ensure confidentiality of records and security of same
· Have a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused approach to problem solving and conflict resolution
· Strong Leadership Skills
· Skills to motivate and develop staff to deliver quality service
· Excellent communication and listening skills.
· Is clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
· Clear written communication skills
· Uses assertive behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for self and others at all times.
· Capacity to work effectively under pressure
Competences Required
Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements should send their CV & cover letter to Dylan Murphy, HR Coordinator on dylan.murphy@coolminetc.ie
Please quote the application reference number
The closing date for applications is Monday the 15th of June 2026
Coolmine Therapeutic Community is an equal opportunities employer.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign. from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled within Coolmine Therapeutic Community.
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Pay: €38,680.00-€43,978.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
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