Orchard Care Group

06/10/2026

🎓 Get a Head Start on Your Career!

Are you studying Social Care, Psychology, Nursing, Disability Studies, Early Years, Youth & Community or another related area?

Come and meet the Orchard Care Group team at one of the upcoming careers fairs and find out about our graduate roles and student placement opportunities.

Our student placements can lead to a relief contract, allowing you to work around your studies, gain valuable experience and build your career while you're still studying — with the opportunity to progress into part-time or full-time employment. 💜

📍 Technological University of the Shannon, Athlonef the Shannon – Tuesday 6th October | 9.30am–12.30pm | International Arena
📍 Munster Technological University Kerry – Wednesday 7th October | 11am–2pm | Kerry Sports Academy, North Campus
📍 Dundalk Institute of Technology – Wednesday 7th October | 9am–1pm | MPC Centre, Faulkner Building
📍 University College Cork – Thursday 8th October | 1pm–4.30pm | Devere Hall, Student Centre

Come along, have a chat with our team and discover where a career with Orchard Care Group could take you. 🌱

Your career could start sooner than you think.

05/10/2026

More Than 500 Colleagues. One Shared Purpose. 💜

Behind every home, every service and every positive outcome are the people who make it happen.

At the end of 2025, Orchard Care Group reached an important milestone — more than 500 colleagues working across Ireland. 🌱

As we continue to grow, we're also building strong connections with the next generation of professionals.

🎓 More than 30 higher-education student placements were hosted across Orchard in 2025, with many students going on to join us as colleagues.

🌍 Through our Erasmus partnership with La Salle University in Madrid, four students joined Orchard Residential Care teams in Sligo — and all four went on to take up permanent roles with Orchard.

🤝 We also welcomed colleagues from Ireland and countries including Greece, Canada, India and New Zealand, bringing different experiences and perspectives into the Orchard family.

Because Orchard isn't just about the services we provide. It's about the people behind them — the colleagues who bring our values to life every day.

💜 More than 500 colleagues. One shared purpose. Building brighter futures.

🌱 Would you like to be part of our growing team?
Visit our website to view our full list of current vacancies, find a role that's right for you and apply online.

View Orchard Care Group vacancies: https://www.orchardcaregroup.ie/careers-current-vacancies/

30/09/2026

🌟 Orchard Values Award Winners – August 2026 🌟

We’re delighted to celebrate our Orchard Values Award winners for August 2026 across Orchard Community Care and Orchard Residential Care! 💜

👏 Ainhoa – Social Care Worker, Lower Grange

Ainhoa was recognised for her commitment to supporting students on placement in Ballygunner and Lower Grange.

She went above and beyond to ensure students felt welcomed, supported and valued, using her time, patience and encouragement to help them build confidence in their professional practice.

Her dedication demonstrated genuine care for both the students and the young people we support. 🌱

👏 Laura – Person in Charge, Abhaile

Laura was nominated by her team for her collaborative approach and her unwavering focus on the wellbeing of the young people.

Her open communication, active listening, integrity and sense of humour help create a safe and homely environment. She is also a strong advocate for the young people, encouraging the whole team to put advocacy at the heart of their work.

Through her leadership and support, Laura helps create a positive environment for both young people and staff. 💜

Congratulations Ainhoa and Laura! 👏

Thank you for living our Orchard Values every day and making a positive difference to the people we support.

28/09/2026

💜 We’re Recruiting For Our New Service in Rosslare 💜

We’re excited to be opening a new, specialised service in Rosslare, Co. Wexford, supporting adults with acquired brain injury, physical and sensory disabilities, and neurodegenerative conditions.

We’re building a dedicated team from the ground up and are currently recruiting for:

👩‍⚕️ Person in Charge (Clinical Nurse Manager)
🩺 Nurses
💚 Health Care Assistants

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand new service and help create a warm, person-centred environment where the people we support can live meaningful and fulfilling lives. 🌱

✨ Some of the benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced leave options
• Employee wellbeing supports
• Ongoing training and development
• Be part of a brand new, dedicated team

📍 Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Interested in joining us? Visit our website to view the current vacancies, full job descriptions, requirements and benefits.

https://www.orchardcaregroup.ie/careers-current-vacancies/

Our Vision, Values & You At Orchard Care Group we offer exceptional career opportunities in a variety of positions across our fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. We invest heavily in our people and services to ensure that our teams are confident, competent, have access to rewa...

26/09/2026

💜 A fond farewell to Francie 💜

After almost 19 years with Orchard, we recently celebrated the retirement of a very special colleague, Francie.

Long before many of us worked here, Francie was already a familiar and much-loved presence across Orchard Residential Care. Over the years, his knowledge, experience and insight have supported and guided countless colleagues and, most importantly, helped make a lasting difference to the lives of many young people.

But Francie’s impact has always been about more than his wealth of experience. His kindness, generosity of spirit, willingness to help others and quiet, genuine approach have made him someone who is greatly respected and fondly remembered by staff, both past and present.

As was said during the celebration, when Francie’s name is mentioned, people smile, and that says so much about the person he is and the positive impression he has left on so many!

On behalf of everyone at Orchard, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to Francie, for everything he has given over the years and wish him all the best in his retirement. 💜👏🥳

24/09/2026

📢 We’re Hiring | Social Care Team Leader

Are you an experienced Social Care professional ready to take the next step in your career? 🌱

We’re looking for a Social Care Team Leader to join our team in Co. Cavan on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and young people in residential care, while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. 💜

✨ What we offer:
• Premium rates on Sundays & Bank Holidays
• Flexible rolling roster
• 4 working weeks annual leave
• Comprehensive paid induction
• Income Protection Scheme
• Career progression opportunities

If you have the experience and qualifications we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now:
https://orchard-care-group.jobs.personio.de/job/2617058

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. The Group brings together three leading brands in I...

19/09/2026

We’re Hiring | Person in Charge (Nursing) 💜

Orchard Community Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (NMBI registered) to join our team as Person in Charge of our nurse-led adults respite service in Roscommon.

📍 Roscommon
💼 Full-time | Permanent
💰 €56,000–€66,000 DOE + allowance & bonus opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to take a key leadership role, leading a dedicated team and supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.

We’re looking for a candidate with at least 3 years’ management experience, preferably with experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View the full job description and apply today:
Apply for Person in Charge (Nursing) – Roscommon

The Orchard Care Group is dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services. 

17/09/2026

🎓 Start your career before you graduate!

Thinking about your future career? Come and meet the Orchard Care Group team on campus this September and discover the graduate roles and student placement opportunities available across our services.

Whether you're studying Social Care, Nursing, Psychology, Disability Studies, Early Years, Youth & Community or another related area, we'd love to meet you and chat about where a career with Orchard Care Group could take you. 💜

📍 University of Galway Careers Fair
Tuesday 22nd September | 11am–3pm
Bailey Allen Hall

📍 TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath – Social Care & Early Childhood Education Careers Fair
Thursday 24th September | 12pm–2pm
East Quad, Grangegorman Campus

📍 ATU Sligo & ATU St Angelas Careers Fair
Wednesday 30th September | 11am–2pm
Main Concourse

Come along, have a chat with our team and learn more about your future career and the student placements available at Orchard Care Group.

💙 Gain experience. Make a difference. Build your future.

11/09/2026

💜 A fantastic result for Orchard Fostering!

We’re delighted to celebrate the positive findings from Orchard Fostering’s recent ACIMS monitoring visit by Tusla.

Orchard Fostering was found to be fully compliant, with no actions required. The report also recognised robust governance and oversight, good practice across a number of areas, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Most importantly, foster carers reported feeling well supported, while young people’s voices were recognised and valued.

A huge congratulations to our Orchard Fostering team and, of course, to our dedicated foster carers. 👏

These positive findings are a reflection of the commitment, care and hard work that goes into supporting children and young people every day.

07/09/2026

🌿 A NEW SERVICE. A NEW OPPORTUNITY.

We’re hiring: Person in Charge (Clinical Nurse Manager)

Orchard Care Group is opening a new physical and sensory disability service in Rosslare, Co. Wexford, and we’re looking for an experienced nurse to take the lead.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a service from the ground up — developing your team, establishing a strong culture and helping create an environment where the people we support can thrive.

If you’re an experienced nurse with 3+ years’ management experience, strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care, this could be your opportunity to make your mark.

💜 €56,000–€68,000 DOE
💚 Full-time position
💙 NMBI Registered – RNID / RGN / RPN
📍 Rosslare, Co. Wexford

Lead the team. Shape the service. Build brighter futures.

👉 Apply now: https://orchard-care-group.jobs.personio.de/job/2761625