Support Worker

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION

POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant Disability Services grade)

BRUACH NA MARA ADULT SERVICES (South Connemara)

Ref: 91071

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. Locum Support Worker roles are also available.

DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and 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 community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing.

Bruach na Mara Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships.

We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change.

Location:

Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Bruach na Mara services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role:

The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being.

Reporting/Responsible to:

Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable.

Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also 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.

Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided.

Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour.

Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Working Hours:

All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs.

The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

Annual Leave:

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration:

Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked.

Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Tenure:

There is currently one permanent full time & pensionable post available. (78 hours per fortnight)

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Bruach na Mara Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

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.

To view full job description please see attached.

Informal enquiries for the above post to Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell (Service Co Ordinator) on 091-721536

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 26th January 2026.

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer