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CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS Failte Community Services Ref: 96771 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. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – 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 Corlann 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 Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann 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. Fáilte Community Services is a Community Outreach Programme providing support to adults with a Mild Intellectual Disability. We support individuals who live independently throughout Galway City and County, to access education, employment, leisure activities, and community‑based day services. The service aims to promote independence by enabling adults to live full, active, and safe lives within their communities. This is achieved through the delivery of therapeutic supports, frontline services, and the promotion of meaningful community engagement. We work in ongoing partnership with people supported by the service, their families, and external agencies to maximise the use of community resources. Fáilte Community Services provides person‑centred and individualised supports that are adaptable and responsive to the evolving needs of the people we support. All supports are underpinned by: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight 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. Corlann 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. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 x 11 increments - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,217 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 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: These posts are temporary full time & pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within my Failte Community 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. 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 successful candidates will be expected to drive the service vehicles as required. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Richard Humphreys, Area Manager or Gary Flannery, Service Coordinator on 091 755231 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Tuesday 12th May 2026 Interview date is scheduled for May 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDWP
Deputy Store Manager
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Do you enjoy leading by example? This could be your next career move. Come and talk to us, to see what we’re all about. What you'll do Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Jigsaw Clinician
POSITION SUMMARY: Jigsaw clinicians offer short-term therapeutic supports to young people aged 12-25 years who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. This usually involves 1:1 work with the young person and sometimes it can include other family members as well. Our clinicians come from diverse professional backgrounds encompassing qualifications in social work, occupational therapy, mental health nursing, clinical/counselling/educational psychology, and psychotherapy, and they work as part of transdisciplinary teams based at one of our 15 services across the country. All of our clinicians share the same scope of practice to support the goals of our young people in a collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed manner while drawing on their own unique training, experience, and skills. Additionally, clinicians are involved in health promotion, youth engagement, service development, and advocacy. Our clinicians benefit from frequent and supportive clinical supervision alongside a comprehensive programme of continuing professional development. Please note: This is a full-time, fixed term (12 month) position, based in our Galwayservice. This is a front facing role with daily interactions with Young People and members of the public. Access to home working is occasional and is offered based on responsibilities of the role and the needs of the Service and Young People. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finance Team Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE Higher Executive Officer is a middle management grade in the Civil Service. The Finance Team Leads will operate in a dynamic operations and programme environment, managing a Finance Shared Services (FSS) functional area or engaging with later wave clients on incremental system design activities (including testing, data transfer from legacy systems, change management and training). These activities will be distributed across all core financial modules, including: • Purchasing and Accounts Payable (including grant and fee payments) • Central Accounting, Master Data Asset Management/Maintenance and Reporting • Inventory • Accounts Receivable • User access management • Related interfaces from other systems Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on whether the candidate is assigned to an Operations, Project or combined role but will include some of the following: • Management role in a Finance Shared Services operations functional area such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Central Accounting, Inventory and Asset Management. The operational team lead will have responsibility for leading a team, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of relevant operational processes. • Engaging with PSB Clients in relation to incremental design for future Wave rollouts, adhering to strict timelines and ensuring standardisation, which will require that the candidate understands ERP systems generally, and develops a deep understanding of the existing FSS built solution. • Supporting Change Management assessments in relation to the built system. This will include developing an understanding of existing client processes and financial transactions and leading/providing support, as needed, in Change Rollouts, Client Readiness and Training requirements. • Gathering and articulating incremental business critical requirements, particularly in relation to the deployment of newly developed modules that specific to later wave clients. • Liaising with the System Build Partner, to test the built product and lead Client User Acceptance Testing. • Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to address audit, service and governance requirements. • Operations and Project Team Leads will be required to work collaboratively to support the on-boarding of PSB clients in readiness for Go-live. LOCATION Successful candidates will be placed on a panel in order of merit. As vacancies arise, candidates will be drawn from the panel in order. These positions are based in the NSSO offices in Renmore, Galway and Tullamore, Co Offaly. The successful candidates may be required to attend meetings in other locations from time to time. When absent from home and headquarters on official duty, an officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances, subject to normal civil service regulations. Candidates will be asked to select the geographical location(s) in which they would be willing to take up duty should they be successful as a result of this competition. Candidates are asked to exercise caution when selecting locations. Appointments will be offered in order of merit. Should a candidate refuse an offer, in a location of their choice, they will be removed from that panel. Once an offer is accepted a candidate will be removed from the other panel, if applicable and will not be considered for appointment to another location from the same competition. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The person we are looking for will meet the following essential requirements by 15 May 2026 List of entry requirements for this post: (a) Be a fully qualified member of a prescribed accountancy body supervised by the Irish Auditing and Accountancy Supervisory Authority (CIMA, ACCA, CPA etc.) or part qualified in pursuit of membership. OR (b) Be a qualified Accounting Technician. OR (c) Have a qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree), or higher, in a relevant finance discipline and at least 5 years directly relevant finance hands-on experience. OR (d) Have a qualification at Level 8 on the NFQ major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with finance related modules taken in the final year and at least 3 years directly relevant finance hands-on experience WHAT WE OFFER The Principal Terms and Conditions of Service for this competition can be found HERE. The main points are summarised as follows: • A permanent position following an initial probationary contract in the Civil Service. • A competitive salary. The current gross rate for this position, effective from 01 February 2026: Personal Pension Contribution 1 (PPC) €59,435 - €61,173 - €62,908 - €64,640 - €66,380 - €68,111 - €69,849 - €72,353 (LSI1) - €75,788 (LSI2) • Annual Leave: 29 days • Hours of Attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week Individuals who are new to the Civil Service are required to pay into the Personal Pension Contribution scheme. Where applicable, Long Service Increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the pay scale, and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. All offers are for immediate appointment. In applying for this competition, you accept that, if offered a post, you will be able to commence duties within a reasonable timeframe. Start dates are determined by business needs, and appointees will be expected to take up duty within this period once an offer is made. Requests for deferral will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and remain entirely at the discretion of the Department. As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service is committed to supporting a flexible and family-friendly working environment. We offer a range of elective policies [please see Appendix 1]. These policies can be applied for in line with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. In addition, the Civil Service operates a Mobility Scheme for all general service grades. This initiative provides staff with valuable career development opportunities, enabling them to gain experience in diverse roles across various Civil Service organisations and geographical locations.
General Operative
Salary: €41,734 - €43,799 per annum pro rata for part time / short term roles (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011) and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the QA321 University’s Remuneration and Payroll Policy. Role Relationships Reporting directly to the Head of Earth and Life Sciences, the post holder will be a member of the School of Natural Sciences. The post holder will have specific daily contact with a wide range of individuals both internal and external to the University including: • CTO Earth and Life Sciences; CTO Physics • Head of School and Head of Units (Physics and ELS) • Technical officers in SNS. • Staff, academics, researchers, postgraduate students, undergraduate students, and visitors in the School of Natural Sciences • SNS stores staff The post holder has general contact with: • Deliveries • Maintenance personnel • Buildings and Estates, University of Galway • Others Main Purpose of Job The General Operative will assist Technical Officers in the School of Natural Sciences focusing on field and lab preparation. The postholder will also assist in central collection of electrical equipment for WEEE recycling and will assist with Health and Safety activities. Main Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the technical officers in preparing an inventory of equipment for field work and UG and PG research and teaching. • Support the clearing, organising and reconfiguring of laboratory and office spaces in the School of Natural Sciences buildings, including removal, relocation and safe handling of equipment and materials, as directed by senior technical staff. • Provide operational support across the School of Natural Sciences. • Assist with (non-hazardous) waste disposal and recycling (WEEE). • Care and basic maintenance of equipment. • Regular inspection of buildings and reporting of faults to CTO and / or building administrator for action. • Report damage to property (internal and external) deficiencies in lighting, heating, plumbing, and any other general maintenance defects. • Liaising with external contractors regarding repairs and maintenance. • Any other reasonable duties within the ambit of the post assigned by the Chief Technical Officers, and / or the Head of Earth and Life Sciences. Requirements for the role: The successful candidate will demonstrate the eligibility requirements below in terms of qualification, skills and experience: Essential Criteria • FETAC Level 5 Certificate (Includes Leaving Certificate) or equivalent. • Basic computer skills, working knowledge of MS Outlook. • A strong quality and customer service focus. • A highly motivated self-starter, ability to work without direct supervision. • Strong communication and inter-personal skills, written and verbal. • A capacity for flexibility, change and innovation. • A full Irish / EU driving licence. There may be a requirement to drive a university vehicle as part of the role. Desirable Criteria • H and S experience • Valid Manual Handling Training Cert • Some familiarity with the research activities of the School of Natural Sciences. • Experience and / or qualifications appropriate to the position (e.g. Certificates - Manual Handling, H and S, Occupational First Aid, Boat Handling) The above criteria will be utilised to shortlist and select candidates for interview.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: x1 PERMANENT FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra, Co. Galway area) Ref: 96531 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. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – 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. Beo 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: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra). 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 Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: · 78 hours a fortnight 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. Corlann’s 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. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 x 11 increments - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,217 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 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: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Beo 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 full view job description please see attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Thursday 30th April 2026 Interview date is scheduled in May 2026 INDWP
