Basic Social Worker

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION

POST OF PERMANENT: FULL-TIME BASIC GRADE SOCIAL WORKER

ADULTS SERVICES, GALWAY

EAST GALWAY SERVICES

JOB REF: 81402

The Role:

To provide a social work service to adults with intellectual disability and their families in day, residential, respite and community settings.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have MSW or CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation and current CORU registration.

Experience:

Candidates must have adequate training and experience to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post. Experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is an advantage.

Skills:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, legislation, knowledge and skills in Social Work within the service area of adults and intellectual disability.

Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

It is critical that the selected candidate works effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person-centred philosophy. Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times.

The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

A full clean Irish driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post.

Working Hours:

70/70 hoursa fortnight based on a 5-day week. Hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. as future Service needs require. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs.

Annual Leave:

27 days per annum pro rata.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Social Worker salary scale (01/03/2025) - €49,624 per annum x 8 increments – €70,277 (Max) per annum applies. LSI €71,640 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.

Travel:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.

The base for travel purposes for the East Galway Adult services post is 4 days The Starling Centre, Loughrea and 1 day SUAS services (Ballinasloe).

Full job description attached.

Informal enquires for this post to Michael Flood, Head of Social Work 091 721400.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV on-line is: 5pm, Thursday 10th July 2025

Interview date - Thursday 17th July 2025