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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
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.
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
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.
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.
DAT Library Coordinator
The Role: The Digital and Accessible Technology (DAT) team is an exciting new team within the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region (BOCSI-WR). We are committed to bringing Assistive Technology (AT) and clinical specialists together to enhance the lives of people supported. As part of this team, you’ll get the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team, use state of the art equipment, and bring your own creativity into the role. This position is supported by ReThink Ireland funding under the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 3.0 for a maximum of 8 months ending on or before 31st of March 2026. Reporting To/ Responsible To: DAT Officer and the Speech and Language Therapy Manager. Works with: · People supported and their circle of support · Frontline staff · Multi-disciplinary staff · Digital and Accessible Technology Team · Assistive Technology Working Group · Advocacy group · Educational, Health, Vocational and Community agencies Qualifications/Experience/Skills: · Third level qualification in a relevant field such as Assistive Technology, Health and Social Care professions, Teaching, Computer Science, Creative Multimedia, etc. or a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a relevant field. · Competency and experience in the supervision of staff. · A keen interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities. · Demonstrates passion for technology and have a good understanding of how technology can support individuals to achieve their goals. · Have proficiency in using and troubleshooting various digital and assistive technologies · Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · A full clean driving licence and the use of one's own car is essential. · Ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service. · Excellent organisational skills and administrative skills. · Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. · Excellent IT skills. Highly Desirable: · Competency in the support of people with an intellectual disability in an employment environment. · Completed Foundations in Assistive Technology Course Level 5 Accredited by Technological University Dublin. · Working knowledge of the Microsoft Power Suite. · QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice. · QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight based on a 5-day Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave: The annual leave attached to this post is 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor/Supervisor salary scale ( 01/03/2025 ) - €35,081 x 12 increments - €50,864 per annum basic before premium pay (pro-rata), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Tenure: This post is temporary, full time and pensionable on a specific purpose basis until the end of March 2026 linked to a temporary funding. Travel/Base: 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 position will be based within the West Region. The base for this purpose will be determined on appointment but a minimum of two days in Roscommon is essential. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible both in their approach and their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Specific Conditions · Staff must have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and help to ensure that they lead as normal and enjoyable a life of their choosing. · Staff must treat each person with an intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person. · Staff are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote their independence. Principal duties and Responsibilities:Administrative and Operational · Responsible for administration tasks for the Digital and Accessible Technology (DAT) Library · Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the DAT Library including loans, equipment maintenance, and support · Collect detailed data on the effectiveness of the DAT Library in accordance with agreed key performance indicators · Monitor the engagement, needs, and interests of people supported and work with the DAT Officer to respond to service demands · Provide support and training to people supported employed in the DAT Library · Contribute to the development of the DAT Library Training Programme for People Supported · Lead the rollout of the DAT Library Training Programme for People Supported · Provide administrative support for iPads across the region via the Mobile Device Management (MDM) System · Provide administrative support to any ongoing projects within the wider DAT Team · Co-design and co-develop accessible resources and instructional videos for Assistive Technology Devices in the DAT Library. · Engage with local libraries and organisations to map the range of assistive technology available within the West Region · Co-develop and co-deliver training and workshops on assistive technology for staff and people supported · Support the DAT Team to deliver DAT Roadshows and develop additional social and educational events for staff and people supported to gain education, experience, and exposure to assistive technology. · Coordinate Gaming events and workshops for people supported. · Contribute to multi-disciplinary assistive technology clinics, working collaboratively with the DAT Assessment Team, multidisciplinary and/or frontline staff, and the Person Supported. · Support the DAT team to research and explore the assistive technology options for people with high support needs to promote active participation in daily living skills, enhance communication, and support greater autonomy and independence. · Support the wider DAT Team with the development of new and existing projects · Work with Advocacy groups to ensure that views and needs of people supported are central to service development. Organizational · Follow all reporting procedures as per organization guidelines. Report any abuse concerns immediately to the Designated Person and to your Manager or any other person designated by the manager. · Follow all Policies and Procedures of the service at all times. · Be aware of and become familiar with fire drill procedures i.e. fire detection, evacuation and fire-fighting. · Be conscious of Health & Safety matters in the workplace and, in particular, to comply with employee obligations as set out under Section 9 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. · Ensure that all accidents/incidents to the people supported, staff and visitors are reported promptly. · Ensure that the strictest confidentiality is maintained on all matters relating to the people supported. · Attend mandatory and relevant training as required · Ensure continuing professional development (CPD) particularly in the area of advances in digital and accessible technology. · Engage in regular supervision with manager and peers. · Document and keep appropriate records in line with organisational procedures. · Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Manager or any other person designated by the manager. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It is expected that the role will evolve and develop as required by professional, structural, and people supported demands, requiring the post holder to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility to facilitate this.
