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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY CITY JOB REF: 81672 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future Social Care Worker vacancies in the Caislean Services may be filled over the next 6 months. Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. Candidates will be required to be flexible in this position, and will be required to work a variety of hours as required. The successful candidate may be required to work between the various community houses and day care programme areas associated with the Caislean Services depending on service need. 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 fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Leader/Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Excellent organizational 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 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 within the field • 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. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work day/night duty, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays. 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 Salary Scale (01/10/2024) - €38,951 x 12 increments – €53,970 (max of scale) per annum. LSI €54,989 per annum is payable after 3 Years on the maximum of the scale. Service Related Leave is also granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Tenure: These posts are Temporary and pensionable linked to funding. 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. INDW Informal enquiries to Helen Lawrence (Area Manager) on 087 6727601 Or Marcella Kennedy on (Service Coordinator) on 087 3959811 Online applications will close 5pm Thursday 10th July 2025 Interview date TBC The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER CAISLEAN DAY SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 81675 Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide the highest standards by following a human rights-based approach integrating normal community participate as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support, are open to change, aim to provide 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 opportunity for new experiences. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. • Dignity and respect • Sharing ordinary places • Growing in relationships • Making choices • Making a contribution Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: The recognised professional qualification for social care is as follows: • Nursing (RNID/RNMH) and hold a current registration with NMBI or HETAC/NQAI BA 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 qualification in Management is desirable. • The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. They will also have experience of behaviours that challenge and complex needs. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. • The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. • Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. • 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. • 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 must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. 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. Working Hours: Contracted hours will be based on a 5-day duty roster and will depend on the grade of the successful candidate i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (Social Care grade) 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade). In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment is a requirement of the post for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. An ‘On Call’ commitment may be required and 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 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 candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Tenure: Temporary full-time and pensionable linked to a permanent employees Carers Leave for approximately 2 years. 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. Informal enquiries to Helen Lawrence (Area Manager) or Marcella Kennedy (Service Coordinator) 091 - 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Thursday, 10th July 2025 Interview date for this post TBC The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION: SUPPORT WORKERS ADULT WEST CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 81667 The Role: The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: • Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. • A minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable, full training will be provided. • The candidate should have knowledge of person-centred planning. • 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 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, should it be required. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • To be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team working skills together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Full-time hours are 78 hours a fortnight/part-time hours will vary. All posts are rostered over a 14 day/night duty roster. There may be a requirement for Support Workers to work days, working night duty, weekends, split duty hours, bank holidays, and sleepovers to meet service needs. Additionally, there are opportunities for day service positions operating Monday through Friday. The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Intellectual Disability) salary scale (01/10/2024) - €33,699 x 13 increments - € 45,190 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €46,984 pro rata 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: These posts are permanent/temporary and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. 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. INDW Informal enquiries to Helen Lawrence (Area Manager) Or Marcella Kennedy on (Service Coordinator) on 091 - 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Thursday 10th July 2025. Interviews for this role TBC The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
