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Team Leader (Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Grade) - Permanent, Full Time (75 hours per fortnight, working across a 7 day roster) Location: Working across two adult residential services in Cahir, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland’s best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Team Leader The person appointed will take on the role of Person In Charge, be flexible in their approach to service delivery and will have the ability to develop, lead and participate proactively with teams. This person will lead the nursing team, be accountable for nursing activity within Boherduff Residential Service Area and will also function as a role model, promote best practice in the delivery of care, and provide clinical expertise and support within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. He/she will be required to take responsibility for ensuring the day to day operations of the service assigned reflects the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - South East and that the needs of the people who use the service are being met by all co-workers. • Competitive Rates of Pay (€60,854- €76,897 pro-rata) • 25 days Annual Leave • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Flexible Working Hours • Full Training provided • Career Progression • Sick Pay Benefits • Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 17th August 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer INDSE
Team Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82844 Ballinasloe Services provide day, residential and community-based services using a person centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the Day service staff team, outreach programmes and independent living programmes within the Deerpark Services. The Team Manager will be responsible for actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of Orchard Services management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. View Social Care approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • Three Year experience in leadership and management is essential. • A management qualification is required. • Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. • Experience of mental health management is a distinct advantage. • Experience of working directly in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with behaviours of concern is an essential requirement. • Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and new directions is highly desirable. • Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. • The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. • Candidates must have a full clean Irish driving licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 9pm. Some weekend work may be required An on-call commitment based on a 7 day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: The post is permanent, fulltime and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is: 5pm, Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews will take place on the week commencing 18th August. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Team Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82842 Deerpark Services provide day, residential and respite community-based services using a person centered approach to meet the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. As our service numbers increase we are looking to expand our service Management Team. The successful candidates will be involved in developing existing services through supporting Team Leaders and local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility for specific locations within the wider Deerpark Services. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The Team Manager will support the Team Leader and staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. With Person in Charge responsibilities, the Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the Deerpark Services management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have - • A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. View Social Care approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. • Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. • Experience of working in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is essential. • Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and subsequent HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable. • Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. • The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. • Candidates must have a full clean manual Irish driving licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 9pm. Some weekend work may be required in line with new directions. An on-call commitment based on a 7 day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or SCM2. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: The post is a temporary, full time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis linked to a staff members leave Full Job description attached Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online 5pm Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews are proposed to take place week commencing 18th August The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT/TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY Job Ref: 82838 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Team Leader (CNM1/SCL) appointments within the Deerpark Services may be made over the next 6 months. The Brothers of Charity Services Deerpark Services empowers people with intellectual disability and people on the autistic spectrum to live the lives they choose. Our focus is to enable each person to enjoy a meaningful life in their chosen community with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form friendships. In order to assist us to achieve this vision we wish to recruit innovative and proactive people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. Location Assignment to a residential services based in Ballinasloe, Co Galway The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership & supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service is in line with Personal Outcomes Measures and HIQA standards and regulations. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Managers, Service Coordinator and Area Manager with the management of a residential Services, such as, with resource-management and staffing - including rosters, staff development, facilitating communication, professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people we support. The successful candidate must provide leadership and vision in the development of the service in line with HIQA Standards and Regulation, Personal Outcomes Measures and future service developments as well as managing the day to day running of the service. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Manager/Service Coordinator / Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: Each candidate ideally should possess the following qualifications and experience: • Candidates must have a professional qualification relevant to the Health or Social Care sectors i.e. an RNID/RMHN qualification or a recognised (QQI) qualification in Applied Social Studies (minimum level 7) • An appropriate Health/Social Care Management qualification is desirable (QQI Level 6). On appointment, if the successful candidate does not already hold such a qualification, they must undertake to complete an appropriate management course within a specified time-frame. • Previous experience of effectively managing a staff team and demonstrate a proven ability to pro-actively lead, motivate, empower and achieve results through people is advantageous; • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Experience of working with individuals who may exhibit behaviours of concern is a requirement of the job. Experience of front line service management and leading teams is desirable • Be familiar with of the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities and The Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013. • Demonstrate a clear commitment to community integration and active citizenship for all people with disabilities with experience in the area of human rights and advocacy. • A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Skills: Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership, communication and team working skills and be a flexible and dynamic individual who will relate to people in a range of situations with an understanding of and commitment to the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. The Team Leader must demonstrate leadership and planning skills and the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. The Team Leader must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade). It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 9pm. Occasional weekend work, night duties or sleepovers may be required in line with service provision. An ‘On Call’ commitment is a requirement of this post. Flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate i.e. CNM1 or Social Care Leader. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: 1 X permanent, full-time and pensionable 1 X temporary full-time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis linked to another staff members redeployment Full job description attached Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is: 5 pm, Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews will take place on week of 18th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT PART TIME, TEMPORARY FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKERS DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82834 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent temporary or locum Support Worker appointments within the Deerpark Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Deerpark services is a developing community-based day and residential service in Ballinasloe. We provide community-based day, respite and residential services to adults with varying support needs based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people supported by our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Support Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for individuals with experience working within the Health Care/Intellectual Disability sector. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Applicants must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of Intellectual Disability is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience required: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight x 2 70 hours per fortnight x 1 All positions are based on a 7 day duty roster, involving working sleepovers, split shifts, day and night duty, public holidays and weekend work. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st March 2025 - €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 (max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: Temporary, full time and pensionable x 2 Permanent, part time and pensionable x 1 Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job description attached Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm, Sunday 3rd August 2025 Interviews will take place on week of 18th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANMENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER x 3 ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82751 The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Leader/Team Leader/ Team Manager/ Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability) Successful candidate(s) must be registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability challenging behaviour, autism, complex medical and mental health needs and physical disabilities is essential. Laimh and FEDS training is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Ability to work on own initiative • Promote independence • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service • Keep up to date with current practice with specific focus on individuals with an intellectual disability • To actively lead the service and staff team in the absence of the Team Leader • Arrange staff cover when required. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster including morning shifts, evening shifts, sleep-ins, weekends and public holidays. The occasional split shift and night duty may also be required. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 1st March 2025 - € 39,951 x 10 increments - € 55,049 (max) per annum. LSI € 56,089per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: All posts are permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 31st July 2025 Interviews for this post will be held on 14th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enhanced/staff Nurse
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT PART-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82746 The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving an optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain best nursing practice and apply skills to ensure the physical, social, and emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and also be an informed resource in order to develop the skills and abilities of the wider team. To lead the shift and to work in a constructive, flexible, and positive manner with all colleagues. To actively participate in, and contribute to, ensuring compliance with HIQA or new Directions standards. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader / Team Manager/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager. Working With: People supported by the services and their families/Team Leader/Team manager/Multidisciplinary staff / Service Management. Qualifications/Experience: A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID,RPN or RGN qualification is essential. Candidates must have relevant experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Experience of working with people with High Medical Needs, Complex Mental Health, Autism, Dementia and Challenging behaviour is an advantage. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Skills: The Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. • Creative problem solving skills. • The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management. Working Hours: 37.5 hours per fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. While the hours are predominately Monday – Friday, 09:30-16:30, the successful candidate may be required to work weekends, public holidays and night duty if necessary to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum. Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales as at 01/03/2025 apply: Staff Nurse - € 36,919 x 11 increments - € 53,340 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 54,928 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 43,872 x 7 increments - € 55,093 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 56,706 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: This post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5pm, 31stJuly 2025 Interviews for this post will be held on 14th August 2025 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is an equal opportunities employer.
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE LEADER -DAY SERVICE ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82748 Role: The role of the Team Leader is a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of a Day/Residential service in conjunction with the Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. The vision of the Orchard Services, Gort is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support. and are open to change and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfill their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. It is the Team Leaders responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: • Dignity and respect • Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day-to-day living skills in line with the Capacity Act. • Developing friendships and relationships • Making choices • Community Networking Reporting/Responsible To: Team Manager/Service Coordinator/ Area Manager. Qualifications: The recognised professional qualification for social care is as follows: • HETAC/NQAI BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. • Candidates must be eligible for registration on the Social Care Register at CORU on or before 30th November 2025. View approved qualifications on https://www.coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ • A management qualification is also desirable or a commitment to obtain one. Experience: The successful candidate must have experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Understanding of an integrated day programme in a residential setting is an advantage. Understanding of community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation, is essential. Working with people with complex medical needs, physical disabilities, dementia, challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership. Experience in leading, managing, rostering and supporting staff teams is essential. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Report writing and record keeping is an essential part of the post. IT skills and experience in the use of multimedia technology are a requirement of the post. Working Hours: 39 per week based on a 7 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over seven days to meet the requirements of the service. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. An On Call commitment is an essential requirement of this post Annual Leave: 23 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Leader salary scale (01/03/2025) €55,793 x 6 increments - €65,155 per annum. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and sleep-in when worked. Probation: A probationary period of 9 months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Tenure: This role is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Full Job Description atttached Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm Thursday 31st July 2025 Interview date is 14th August 2025 T he Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST - PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82743 A Locum panel may be formed from this competition from which subsequent Social Care Worker appointments in the REA Services, Loughrea may be filled. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: • HETAC/DIT/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies/Social Care • Open Training College (HETAC) accredited National Degree in Applied Social Studies (Disability) Successful candidate must be registered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. Experience: It is desirable that Candidates have experience of working with people with intellectual disability. Experience in working with young adults with dual diagnosis (Intellectual Disability and Mental Health) is a distinct advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms • Excellent listening skills • Creativity and initiative • A good knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and how to follow behaviour support plans. • Be innovative and self-motivated • Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy • The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • Patience and a sense of humour • Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. • Keep up to date with current practice with specific focus on community networking. • To actively lead the service and staff team assigned to you by the Team leader / Social Care leader /Service Coordinator. • Arrange staff cover when required. A full clean, manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: A 39 hour working week will be based on a 7 day duty roster. A sleep-in commitment is an essential requirement of these posts. The successful candidate will also be required to work day, evenings, night-duty, weekends and public holidays to meet service needs. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st March 2025 - € 39,951 x 10 increments - € 55,049 (max) per annum. LSI €56,089 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is Permanent, full time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm, Thursday 31st July 2025 Interviews for this post to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST: TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 82737 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Support Worker appointments within the Loughrea Services may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: The Support Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. This particular position is located in a residential setting working with men who have complex needs and may present with behaviours that challenge. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is desirable. Experience: Experience of working with individuals with an intellectual disability and a knowledge of day service provision is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. A knowledge of basic IT skills is also an advantage. A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 7-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be shift work and will involve weekend work to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: €33,699 x 11 increments - €46,190 (Max) per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: The post is temporary, full-time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis linked to a staff member’s redeployment. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job description attached The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Thursday 31st July 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
