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CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: PERMANENT & TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant Disability Services grade) BRUACH NA MARA ADULT SERVICES ( South Connemara) Ref: 102166 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES 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. Bruach na Mara Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Bruach na Mara services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: 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: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/06/2026 : €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. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: There are currently permanent full-time & temporary full-time pensionable posts available. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Bruach na Mara Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job descriptions please see attached. Informal enquiries for the above post to Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell/Hannah Ward (Service Co Ordinators) on 091-721536 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 27th August 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Community Outreach Facilitator
Fáilte Community Services provides a range of community-based servicesfor people supported in Galway City and county. People are supported in various types of settings to include their homes, in the community, community outreach centres, supported employment, training and education, in groups or as an individualised service. Our Services are person-centred, focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with an intellectual disability, some may also experience mental health challenges and or autism. FCS supports people through a variety of life circumstances, offering assistance when situations become complex or challenging. Many of those we support wish to live independently and access education, work/leisure activities and community services for young adults graduating from school or training programmes as well as those needing support with; making informed choices, daily life issues, relationships and health and well-being. The people we support have been consulted in the type of candidate they require and they have identified someone who “must have a passion for supporting out Rights”, and, “must respect us at all times” The Community Outreach Worker links with various local and state agencies, at times as the first point of contact, supporting them in their day to day lives. Location: FÁILTE COMMUNITY SERVICES is a Community Outreach service based from offices in Fáilte House, Ballybane, Galway, this job location may change depending on the needs of the service. THE ROLE: The Community Outreach Facilitator will provide a key-working supportive role and assist in the delivery of community support to individuals. Responsibilities include Upskilling, Advocacy, Daily Living Supports, Education, Employment Support, External Agency interaction, Health and Wellbeing promotion and Lone Working. The role requires the ability to use your own initiative and work independently whilst adopting a person-centred, integrative approach. A vital part of our Community Outreach worker role is developing a community profile through; researching the local area, linking with local organisations and clubs, liaising with educational and training bodies and building positive and lasting relationships with all public and private services who assist the individuals we support to live independent lives in their communities. FÁILTE COMMUNITY SERVICES focuses on upskilling and advocacy and adopts a model of service provision in line with this. A critical component of this role is to support and encourage individuals supported by FÁILTE COMMUNITY SERVICES to participate and integrate with their community. The role also includes designated duties, in accordance with Corlann policies and procedures, and to be a proactive member of the FÁILTE COMMUNITY SERVICES Team. Reporting To: Team Leader/Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: · A full clean Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. · Experience in the area of housing, addiction, mental health supports, is desirable. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight which will include working days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure service needs are met. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro rata for part time) Remuneration: Department of Health Instructor/Supervisor salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply: €36,291 x 13 increments - €52,406 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Additional payments will be made for unsociable hours, weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: These posts are permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period maybe extended at the Employer’s discretion. 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 base for this purpose will be Fáilte House, Ballybane, Co Galway. The successful candidates will be required to drive the service vehicles as necessary. To view full job description please see attached. For further information please contact Richard Humphreys, Area Manager Failte Community Services on 091 783644 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Friday 4th September 2026 Proposed Interview Date(s) are the week of the 14th September 2026 Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
