Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Intensive Support Worker in Belfast on a full-time basis to March 2027 with possibility of extension.
Salary for the role is offered at £26,027 along with a staff benefit package that includes private health cover and more.
The Client:
- Driven by compassion, dignity and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to belong, their work is rooted in hope, respect and empowerment – walking alongside people through their toughest moments and helping them rebuild brighter futures.
- Together, they create change that lasts. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement shapes everything they do, working alongside individuals, communities and partner agencies to prevent homelessness, reduce harm and promote long‑term wellbeing.
The Job:
- The Intensive Support Worker will provide intensive, wraparound support to a small caseload of individuals with highly complex needs, including homelessness, trauma, mental ill health, substance use, offending behaviour and poor physical health.
- You will build trusted relationships, coordinate multi‑agency support through the Complex Lives MDT, and lead on developing, implementing and reviewing personalised support and risk management plans. The job includes maintaining accurate records, contributing to audits and quality improvement, working collaboratively with partner agencies, and ensuring services meet regulatory and organisational standards.
- You’ll also participate in a 24‑hour shift rota (including nights and weekends), support health and safety procedures, promote equality and client choice, and help drive continuous improvement across the service.
The Person:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with socially excluded or vulnerable individuals.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partner agencies.
- Experience delivering person‑centred, strengths‑based support, including assessing needs, risks and goals.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Full driving licence and access to transport, or suitable alternative if disability prevents driving.
For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.
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Job Title: Senior Psychologist – (CAMHS)
Location: Cavan town
Contract Type: Agency 1 year contract initially (with strong potential for extension)
Role: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: Aligned with HSE Senior Psychologist Pay Scales
Excel Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist on behalf of a Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service team in Cavan town.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking service dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to develop their career further.
The post holder will be based in Cavan town and will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. You will have regular clinical supervision. Your leadership style will be based around compassion and inclusivity; you will encourage this in the staff you clinically supervise. You will work closely with the leadership team to ensure the service is resilient and sustainable, with a well-supported team delivering evidence-based interventions.
Job Purpose:
The Senior Psychologist will deliver advanced psychological assessments, formulations, and therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents referred to CAMHS. The role also involves working closely with families and carers, contributing to service development, and providing supervision and consultation within the MDT.
You will be highly skilled and experienced in delivering and developing an evidence-based therapeutic service, with a record of being a compassionate and inclusive leader.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A Doctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Eligibility for professional registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or relevant body.
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years at Senior or equivalent level
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations across the life span and care settings
- Strong background working with children and young people with co-morbid mental
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals.
What to expect:
- Competitive HSE salary in line with experience.
- 35-hour work week, Monday-Friday
- Structured clinical supervision and professional development
- Supportive Multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexible work arrangements where possible
What you need to do now:
For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone at 089-9455139
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Specialist Support Worker servicing the Greater Belfast area on a full-time basis for 9 months with possibility of extension.
For you:
- £26,027 per year.
- Private Health Cover.
- Paid Overtime.
- Health Shield Benefit.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Accredited Training.
The Client:
- Driven by compassion, dignity and the belief that everyone deserves a safe place to belong, their work is rooted in hope, respect and empowerment – walking alongside people through their toughest moments and helping them rebuild brighter futures.
- Together, they create change that lasts. Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement shapes everything they do, working alongside individuals, communities and partner agencies to prevent homelessness, reduce harm and promote long‑term wellbeing.
The Job:
The Specialist Support Worker will provide 24/7 community-based support to Looked After Young People aged 16-21. You’ll work with a small caseload, offering practical, emotional and tenancy-related support to help them thrive in their own homes.
You’ll also:
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
- Support with mental health, substance misuse, exploitation risks and daily living skills.
- Create personalised support and risk management plans.
- Help young people prepare for and sustain their tenancy (budgeting, utilities, repairs, neighbour issues).
- Encourage engagement in education, training, work and community activities.
- Liaise with Social Services, Mental Health teams and other agencies.
- Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, health & safety and lone working procedures.
The Person:
- Experience supporting Looked After Children, homeless individuals or vulnerable adults to set goals and work through person‑centred plans.
- Experience in fast‑paced environments involving mental health, substance use, young people’s services or independent living support.
- Experience supporting young people under 25 any of the following: Care System | Justice System | Prison | Institutional Care | Supported Accommodation.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence using Microsoft Office.
- Full current driving licence, or alternative transport arrangements if disability prevents driving.
- NISCC registration (or willingness to register before employment) and ability to undergo Access NI checks.
For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.
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Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an approved mental health unit based in Tallaght. This is a full-time, long-term agency opportunity within a welcoming and multidisciplinary clinical environment where professional support and development are strongly prioritised.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with an interest in mental health to develop their skills within a structured, recovery-focused service, working closely with experienced colleagues across the MDT.
The Role
As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will deliver client-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users within an acute and/or rehabilitation mental health setting. You will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
- Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
- Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
- Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
- Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.
Essential Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
- Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
- A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.
What’s on Offer
- Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
- Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
- Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
- Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.
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Excel Healthcare is currently hiring for a Psychiatric Nurse to join our team for temporary nursing shifts. This position will catered toward your current location or where you can commute to as we are aware of client needs country wide.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse who is looking to move to full time agency or to fit some hours in around your full time position. There are full and part time hours available, ongoing work, and a great selection of clients to choose work from. This role is more suited to someone with the availability to work in Kilkenny or Carlow
When working with us you would receive weekly pay, Premium Sunday/Bank Holiday pay, holiday accrual and a consultant to help you with any questions you might have.
The rate of pay for the position is based on HSE payscales for HSE work, with private and section 39 shifts also available. Please be aware verification of service will be required for payscale
Self-employed staff are encouraged to apply also, as Excel is one of few agencies who work with self employed staff
What’s on offer?
- Consultant to help you with your work needs
- Ongoing work with full-time hours
- We work around your schedule which means you pick and choose the days you want to work
- Weekly pay
- PAYE or Self Employed pay
Responsibilities for this Psychiatric Nurse:
- Following MHC & HIQA guidelines
- Taking care of the patients/residents care needs
- Having good communication skills
- Reliability
- Punctual
- Attention to detail
- Confidence
Requirements for this Psychiatric Nurse:
- Registered with the NMBI
- Qualifications in Nursing
- Relevant healthcare certs
If you are interested in this opportunity, please call or email Excel for more information. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence. Reference: Dillon
Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway.
Organisation: HSE West & North West
Contract Type: 12 or 6 Month – Possibility of extension built in to service plan.
Excel Recruitment, in partnership with the HSE West & North West is currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join their Galway Roscommon (GR) Team.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within dynamic teams, providing evidence-based psychological services across Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) and Adult Mental
Health Services.
You’ll be part of supportive teams that value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
Available Posts
- Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist. Base: Athenry. 6-month contract.
- Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions. Base: Galway City and County. 6-month contract (extension possible).
- Adult Mental Health Services – Department of Psychiatry – Inpatient unit – Senior Clinical Psychologist. 12-month contract – Roscommon
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR5 North – Senior Clinical Psychologist Ballinasloe 12-month contract
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR3 – Senior Psychologist 12 months contract – Galway City East
Key Responsibilities
Senior Grade Roles
- Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention across Primary Care Child Services or Adult Mental Health Services.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, recovery-focused care.
- Where Offer supervision, guidance, and support to trainee and staff psychologists.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to inform service development.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals where required.
Staff Grade Roles
- Undertake psychological assessments and interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic programmes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Meet employment criteria for employment by HSE in Child or Adult psychology services.
- Relevant experience within mental health or related clinical settings.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and case formulation skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Work as part of progressive, well-supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for involvement in research, innovation, and service development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Mental Health
Location: Tallaght, Dublin (Approved Mental Health Unit)
Contract Type: Full-time agency role, long-term
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: HSE-aligned Staff Grade Occupational Therapist pay scale
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join an approved mental health unit based in Tallaght. This is a full-time, long-term agency opportunity within a welcoming and multidisciplinary clinical environment where professional support and development are strongly prioritised.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with an interest in mental health to develop their skills within a structured, recovery-focused service, working closely with experienced colleagues across the MDT.
The Role
As a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist, you will deliver client-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users within an acute and/or rehabilitation mental health setting. You will be supported by Senior Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out occupational therapy assessments addressing functional ability, daily living skills, cognition, and social participation.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented interventions aligned with service user goals.
- Support service users to develop and maintain independent living skills, routines, and meaningful occupations.
- Contribute to group and individual therapeutic programmes within the unit.
- Work closely with Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, and AHP colleagues to ensure holistic care planning.
- Participate in discharge planning and transition supports where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with HSE and CORU standards.
Essential Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy.
- CORU registration as an Occupational Therapist (or pending confirmation).
- Interest in or experience working in mental health settings.
- Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills.
- A person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care.
What’s on Offer
- Salary in line with HSE Staff Grade OT pay scales.
- Full-time, long-term agency position with strong potential for continuity.
- Highly supportive MDT and OT department.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an approved mental health unit.
- Ongoing support from both on-site clinical leads and the agency team
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139.
Psychologists – Staff Grade & Senior Grade
Location: Galway and Roscommon
Organisation: HSE West & North West
Contract Type: 12 or 6 Month – Possibility of extension built in to service plan.
Excel Recruitment, in partnership with the HSE West & North West is currently recruiting Staff Grade and Senior Grade Psychologists to join their Galway and Roscommon Team.
These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within dynamic teams, providing evidence-based psychological services across Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) and Adult Mental
Health Services.
You’ll be part of supportive teams that value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, with a strong focus on recovery-oriented, person-centred care.
Available Posts
- Primary Care Child Services (PC Child) – Network 7: Staff Grade or Senior Grade Psychologist. Base: Athenry. 6-month contract.
- Primary Care (Child) Wait List Initiative Programme: 3 x Staff Grade Psychologist positions. Base: Galway City and County. 6-month contract (extension possible).
- Adult Mental Health Services – Department of Psychiatry – Inpatient unit – Senior Clinical Psychologist. 12-month contract – Roscommon
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR5 North – Senior Clinical Psychologist Ballinasloe 12-month contract
- Adult Mental Health Services – GR3 – Senior Psychologist 12 months contract – Galway City East
Key Responsibilities
Senior Grade Roles
- Deliver psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention across Primary Care Child Services or Adult Mental Health Services.
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, recovery-focused care.
- Where Offer supervision, guidance, and support to trainee and staff psychologists.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to inform service development.
- Provide consultation and training to other professionals where required.
Staff Grade Roles
- Undertake psychological assessments and interventions under appropriate supervision.
- Support the delivery of individual and group-based therapeutic programmes.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Educational Psychology.
- Meet employment criteria for employment by HSE in Child or Adult psychology services.
- Relevant experience within mental health or related clinical settings.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and case formulation skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and recovery-oriented care.
Benefits
- Work as part of progressive, well-supported multidisciplinary teams.
- Opportunities for involvement in research, innovation, and service development.
What you need to do now:
For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 945 5139.
