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Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: 1x Temporary Full-Time Social Care Worker LIVING MY LIFE PROJECT Job Ref: 103163 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 Social Care Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF CORLANN 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. Living My Life is a person-centered project designed to empower individuals by offering them the autonomy to live their lives to the fullest, with the tailored support to ensure their well-being. The Living My Life project is so much more than housing it’s about creating more inclusive, sustainable communities and allowing the people we support to flourish and live self-directed lives. 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. 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/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) AND 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 Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Ø Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Ø Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation through a person centred approach is also desirable. Ø Working within a staff team and shift leading at times. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: Ø 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. Ø Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes Ø Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement Ø Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Ø Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour 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. 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 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 X 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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 temporary full time and pensionable. This post is linked to a permanent employee’ leave arrangement 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 for this post to: Olive Keane, Project Manager 087 6430195 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Wednesday 16th September 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Medical Administrator
Centric Health would like to invite you to submit your CV for the role of Medical Administrator & Receptionist at (Roshill Medical) in, Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, Galway, H91PF88 Roshill Hill, Galway. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and reception support to both staff and patients. As the first point of contact, you'll play a key role in delivering excellent patient care while ensuring smooth daily operations. We're looking for someone with a passion for healthcare, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing company. If you're a proactive team player who enjoys making a difference, this role is perfect for you. Benefits of working with Centric Health: Pension: The company will match a 5% employee contribution every month. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme to speak to an independent trusted advisor regarding any personal issues or challenges. Sick Leave: Upon completion of your probation, the Company will pay a basic salary totalling a maximum of 2 weeks of your contracted hours. GP Visits: All Centric employees plus immediate family are eligible for discounted GP visits, in our Centric Health Practices. Indemnity: Indemnity is covered under the Company’s policy. Birthday Day Off Maternity Leave Paternity Leave Flexible Working Specific Job Details: Contract: FTC until 31/12/2026 may get extended Hours: 24 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (09:00am to 18:00pm) Location: Unit 17, Level 1, Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, Galway, H91PF88 The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Answering all incoming calls and re-directing as appropriate Managing patient appointments Meeting & greeting all patients to the Practice Cash handling and issuing of receipts Maintaining GMS records Preparing prescriptions Scanning and filing Any other duties assigned by the Practice Manager or GP Requirements: 1-2 years administration/reception/customer service experience required Experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential Excellent interpersonal, communication and telephone skills Strong Multi-Tasking Skills Computer literate in Word/Excel/E-mail Willingness to be a team player and an ability to work on own initiative Excellent organisational skills Flexibility attitude to changing work practices Key Skills Patient Focus The ability to remain calm, professional, and polite in dealing with our patients and colleagues Personal Integrity Be professional in your approach to your work Be honest and reliable Be trustworthy and respectful Teamwork Build and maintain good relationships with all colleagues Be willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload Aim to communicate well with people at all levels Managing Change Welcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude Develop yourself and others Be motivated to learn and develop Support, encourage, and motivate others Coach, guide, and give constructive feedback to others Key Experience: Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement for this role
National Health & Social Care Professions Strategic Projects Manager, Digital For Programmes
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: SG428 SG429 National Health & Social Care Professions Strategic Projects Manager - Digital for Care Programmes Grade Code: 3146 Counties: Galway Mayo Roscommon Sligo Donegal Hse Area: HSE West & North West Staff Category: Management/ Administration/ OoCIO Closing Date 10:00am on 16th September 2026 Contract Type: Specified purpose, whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks’ notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries specific to the role. Patrick Browne, Regional e-Health Director of Nursing and Midwifery Patrick.Browne@hse.ie 087 7374535 Location Details: The roles currently available are 2 specified purpose, whole time roles available for 24 months in the HSE West and North West Region. The line manager is open to engagement in respect of flexibility around location in one of the HSE West and North West main locations but post holder must be available to work 1 day a week in GUH. The main work sites in the HSE West and North West region include: Galway Ballinasloe Roscommon Castlebar Sligo Ballyshannon Letterkenny A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Health & Social Care Professions (HSCP) Strategic Projects Manager – Digital for Care Programmes from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. The panel formed from these interviews may be used to fill unfilled posts across other IHA areas should they arise. Application Details Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. We recommend that candidate submit application a minimum of 1 hour before the closing time to avoid any technical delay. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time have passed. Post Specific Related Information Please complete digital application form linked to this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification available below. Candidate support Frequently Asked Questions – Rezoomo https://support.rezoomo.com/en/collections/147587-candidate-faqs HSE Recruitment Process – https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/recruitment-process/ HSE Career Hub – https://careerhub.hse.ie/who-we-are/ International Candidate Support - Youre Never too far from Home - HSE Career Hub
Store Assistant
Join the launch of something special in Galway! IKEA is opening a brand-new Planning & Order Point, and we’re looking for friendly, customer-focused Store Assistants to be part of our opening team. Bring your energy to our small, fast‑paced store team, where no two days are the same! You’ll play a key role across the store, from welcoming customers and picking orders to operating checkouts and assisting customers on the shop floor with their questions. If you enjoy a role where you get to do it all, we want to hear from you! WHAT WE OFFER • Start Date: September 2026 • Hourly rate of €15.70 per hour. • Part time: 18 hours, working 3-4 days per week, including some late evenings and 3 out of 4 weekends 24 hours, working 4-5 days per week, including late evenings and 3 out of 4 weekends • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview. WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs. • 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high street retailers. • X4 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans. ...as well so much more! Full list of benefits at https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/ WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE • You have a positive approach, love multi-tasking, and are enthusiastic about being part of the team and can work without supervision. • A customer first mindset and love the versatility of working in a different area each day, making the customer feel valued and supported in everything you do. • You are computer literate and able to work with technology. • You prioritise and organise your own work to make efficient use of the time available with great attention to detail. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY • You provide an inspirational shopping experience for our customers working across various departments throughout the day, supporting customers to find the best solutions for their life at home. • You are excited about the range, curious to learn the stories behind the products and their design, keen to share this with our customers. • You support maximising sales by ensuring your areas of responsibility are clean, fully stocked, all products priced, well presented and easy to shop. Some products may involve heavy lifting. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. • Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an on-demand video interview. • Candidates successful until this point will be invited by email to attend a live virtual interview with a member of the recruitment team. • Final stage candidates will be invited to the meet with members of the Galway project team for a final stage interview. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way. For any advice or support, email Recruiter beth.crombie@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
Retail Associate
At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Job Description: We’re looking for Retail Associates to join our team in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re starting your career or already have experience, we’re excited to work with you and help you grow. Why Work With Us? If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference. As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Locum Relief Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER GALWAY EAST SERVICES JOB REF: 102932 Location: Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day centres, or in the Community as Service needs require The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by Corlann with development on Individual Plan’s and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by Corlann in community participation and integration. Reporting/Responsible To: Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: 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 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 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. 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. 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. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour 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. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands. CORLANN West 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: 23 days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026: Care Assistant Disability Services - €34,881 x 11 increments - €47,624 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €48,434 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. 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: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services. 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 inquiries: please contact recruitmentwest@corlann.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Wednesday the 9th of September 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Sales Assistant
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. Maxi Zoo Ireland are currently recruiting for a Fixed term Part Time Sales Assistant for our Galway store. Why join us?
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: 1 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME AND 1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY Job REF: 102686 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, and their family and communities, 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. Orchard 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 various types of day settings – 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 with different staffing support levels depending on their levels of disability. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service 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: Orchard Adult Services (Gort, Co. Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of Orchard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses 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 Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse 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 /Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager. Working With: People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management. Qualifications: Candidates must have - A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. Experience: Experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. · The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. · Creative problem solving skills. · The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary colleagues as appropriate. · Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. · Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs. · The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management. Working Hours: 1 x Permanent Full-Time 75 hours per fortnight. 1 x Temporary Full-Time 75 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to be completely flexible and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty and programme hours to meet service needs. Corlann’s 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: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5- and 10-years’ service respectively. Remuneration:(Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - € 38,166 x 11 increments - € 54,956 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,592 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - € 56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: 1 x Permanent, full-time and pensionable. 1 x Temporary, 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. To view full job descriptions please see attached. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney Area Manager or Brendan Gantley, Orchard Services 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5pm on Monday, the 14th of September Interview date is to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF: 1 x PERMANENT FULL-TIME AND 1 X TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 102676 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. Orchard 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: Orchard Adult Services 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 Orchard 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/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) AND A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Working Hours: 1 x Permanent Full-Time 78 hours a fortnight 1 x Temporary Full-Time 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 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 Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 x 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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: 1 Permanent Full-Time and Pensionable 1 x Temporary 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. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Brendan Gantley Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm on Monday, the 14th of September, 2026 Interview date is to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
