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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY REF: 91043 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Clarin Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Clarin service is a developing community-based day and residential service in East Galway environs. We provide individualised services, centre-based and community-based day and residential service to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported by the services. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and be an informed resource for educating support workers and family members, which shall benefit people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager. Works With: The people supported by the services and their families and carers Team Leader and other managers Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly 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. Experience: Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviour is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members. • Creative problem solving skills • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary 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, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: Permanent full-time 75 hours a 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. The enhanced nurse may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the position and within their scope of practice including deputising for the Team Leader in their absence. The post holder will provide advice and clinical support to work colleagues at evenings and weekends throughout the Clarin Services. 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: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Staff Nurse - € 37,288 x 11 increments - € 53,873 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 55,477 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 44,311 x 7 increments - € 55,644 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 57,273 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. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: • Permanent, full-time and pensionable (consideration will be given to those looking for part-time hours). 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 on-line is: Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on week beginning Monday 2nd February The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKER POSTS CLARIN COMMUNITY SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO GALWAY JOB REF: 90943 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Support Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Clarin Services. Location: Clarin service provides a number of community based residential and day services in and around Clarinbridge area of County Galway. We provide individualised services, centre based and community based day and residential services to adults with high support needs and with an aging profile. 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. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for individuals supported by the Service. This role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People who use the Service with development of their Individual Plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, to support People who use the Service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. 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 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: A minimum 6 months experience of working in working in a health care setting and experience of supporting individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Experience of working with Individuals who display behaviours that challenge is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Some basic IT skills is also an advantage. Working Hours: All posts are based on a 14 day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work over a fortnightly duty rosters with evenings and weekends been part of the working roster. There may be occasional split duty hours. Sleep-ins and night duty are a requirement of these posts 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: 22 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: € 34,036 x 13 increments - € 46,652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) € 47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty when worked. Tenure: 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 on-line is: 5pm, on Thursday 22nd January 2026 Interviews will take place on week of 2nd February The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is an equal opportunities employer.
G Senior Dietitian, Paediatrics / Neonates, University Hospitals
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: (G11066) Senior Dietitian/ Diaitéiteach Sinsearach, Paediatrics / Neonates, Galway University Hospitals. Grade Code: 3395 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group Staff Category: Health and Social Care Professionals Contract Type: Permanent, Whole Time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after 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 about the role. Contact: Grainne O’Byrne, Dietitian Manager Galway University Hospitals Tel: 091 542343 Email: grainne.obyrne@hse.ie Contact: recruit.guh@hse.ie for enquiries relating to the recruitment process. Closing Date: 10:00am Friday 23/01/2026 via Rezoomo only. Location of Post Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is a major academic teaching hospital with a Dietetic Service across two sites, (University Hospital Galway, UHG and Merlin Park University Hospital, MPUH). We are a growing team of 29.5wte approved Dietitian posts & provide care across a wide spectrum of diagnostic groups, including: Radiotherapy, Haematology, Oncology, Stroke, Gastroenterology, Care of the Elderly / Frailty, Diabetes, Obesity, General Medicine, General Surgery, GI Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Nutrition Support, Neurology, Renal, Critical Care, Maternal Health, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Emergency Department, Trauma, Urology, CF, Paediatrics, Neonates. We have a structured basic grade rotation in place and are a Practice Education site for the University of Limerick. Our Nutrition & Dietetic Department is a friendly and welcoming department that offers relevant training opportunities appropriate to role, and supports and encourages CPD. The department operates flexible hours that help promote a positive work life balance. We also facilitate internal re-assignment, according to local departmental guidelines. Current vacancy: There is currently a 1wte senior dietitian vacancy in paediatrics / neonates. This post will work across inpatients and outpatients. The post will initially be based in UHG, however cross site working will be required with the development and transfer of OPD services to the MPUH site. The post holder may be required to attend clinics in MPUH or in a virtual format. The post-holder will work closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Team to develop new and innovative care pathways in their area of speciality. It is envisaged that the senior dietitian will work in close collaboration with all Dietitians across the Paediatric / Neonatal services in GUH. There will be opportunity to provide cover across all paediatric areas including cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neonatology, oncology, neurology, endocrinology, Neuro disability, congenital heart disease, the feeding clinic and to assess patients on the ward and day ward. This post will join an expanding team of dietitians working across paediatrics - general paediatrics, CF, Diabetes, Cardiology and neonatology. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled for both, across paediatrics / neonatology . Application Details https://www.rezoomo.com/job/91026/ Post Specific Related Information A high level of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role in the Clinical Areas chosen. Any specific requirements for individual posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage.
Medical Workforce Department, Portiuncula University Hospital
Campaign Reference Number & Job Title: P3221 Grade VI - Medical Workforce Department, Portiuncula University Hospital Grade Code: 0574 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West & North West Staff Category: Management/ Administration/ OoCIO Closing Date 10:00am on 26/01/2026 Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time Internal/External: Internal 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: Ms. Orla Dolan, Medical Workforce Manager, PUH Email: orla.dolan@hse.ie Location Details: Portiuncula University Hospital There is one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in the Medical Workforce Department at Portiuncula University Hospital. Initial assignment will be to Portiuncula University Hospital. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be created from this campaign for Grade VI - Medical Workforce Department, Portiuncula University Hospital from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Application Details Only fully completed application forms submitted via Rezoomo by the closing date and time will be accepted. No exceptions will be made. 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 at 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/
Medical Scientist, Staff Grade
Description Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Grade Code: 3875 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Health & Social Care Contract Type: Permanent, Whole-time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: Pat Kelly, Laboratory Manager Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Tel: 090 9648371 Email: patj.kelly@hse.ie Closing Date: 10.00am Friday 23rd of January 2026 Location of Post Initial assignment will be to the Laboratory Portiuncula University Hospitals. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises. A panel may be formed as result of this campaign for Staff Grade Medical Scientists Portiuncula University Hospitals, from which current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled.. Attachments See below
Senior Physiotherapist
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST CHILDREN’S DISABILITY NETWORK 6 TEAM JOB REF: 90849 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Physiotherapist appointments within CDNT-6, may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: The Permanent Part-Time Senior Physiotherapist will be responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy support to Children accessing Children’s Disability Network Team 6 (CDNT6). CDNT6 provide services to children from 0-18 with complex development needs which include physical, sensory, intellectual disabilities and autism. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI) are the lead agency for this team. CDNT’s are interdisciplinary teams who work within a Family Centred Practice model and work collaboratively with children, families and other stakeholders to meet goals identified by the family. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a physiotherapy service to include assessment, diagnostics and delivering intervention to children and young persons in clinic, school, home and community settings. CDNT6 covers a geographical area of: Galway City East, Claregalway, Gort, Headford and Oranmore. Working hours: Permanent Part-Time - 49 hours per fortnight. Qualifications: The successful candidate must be registered with CORU. They must be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists or hold an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health & Children. A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant post qualification experience which includes supporting children with complex disabilities. It is desirable that candidates have experience or skills in the following: Working Hours: Hours will be within the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8am– 8pm as future service needs require. 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: 29 days pro-rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Physiotherapist, Senior Salary scale (01/08/2025) is €63,912 x 8 increments - €75,254 pro-rata per annum. Tenure: This position is permanent, part-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Gillian Raftery, Children’s Disability Network Manager on 091721400 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm, 26th January 2026 Interviews date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Driver/Porter
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME DRIVER/PORTER BEO SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 90737 A panel may be formed from this competition from which subsequent Driver/Porter posts for the BEO Services may be filled. Location: BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service 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. The Role: Driver/Porter Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area Manager/Team Manager/Team Leader Qualifications/Experience: · Candidates must have received a good general education and hold a full clean Driver’s Licence – Class D1 is an advantage. · Candidates must have completed their CPC examinations/modules and must hold the CPC Qualification Card. This must be produced and checked at the interview. · The successful candidate must have adequate training and driving experience to enable them to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post and ideally have some experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. · Experience in general maintenance provision is an advantage. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day week duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 7am - 7pm to meet Service needs. On occasion, you may be required to work weekends and public holidays as service needs require. 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: Department of Health Driver (Patients Public Roads) salary scale (01/08/2025) - €35,788 x 8 increments to €44,984 pro rata per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent part-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. Driving Assessment: Applicants may be required to undergo a Minibus Driving assessment by an Assessor nominated by the Brothers of Charity Services. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Monday 19th January 2026 Interviews will be held January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Sector Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SECTOR MANAGER Galway West Sector JOB REF: 90792 Job Title: Sector Manager – Intellectual Disability (Galway West Sector) Reporting to: Director of Services, West Region Location: Galway (with regular travel required across locations) Contract Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week), Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday with participation in a 7-day duty roster and on-call rotation Salary Scale: Grade VIII, €82,258 – €99,213 per annum (as of 1st August 2025). Annual Leave: 30 days per annum Probation: 9-month probationary period Organisational Overview The Brothers of Charity Services West Region supports individuals with intellectual disabilities across Counties Galway and Roscommon. With over 400 service locations, our mission is to empower the people we support to live full and valued lives in their communities. The West Region is divided into four Sectors: Roscommon, East Galway, West Galway, and Children’s Services. Each Sector is led by a Sector Manager who reports to the Director of Services and contributes to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the region. This position is also a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team. Position Summary The West Sector Manager holds a critical senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of adult intellectual disability services across six geographical service areas in Galway City and County. The Sector supports approximately 600+ staff (450 WTE) and operates within a budget of €35 million. Reporting to the Director of Services this role involves leading service innovation, workforce planning, compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement. The Sector Manager also plays a key role in fostering a culture grounded in person-centred practice, quality improvement, and regulatory excellence, while upholding the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive Sector Strategy for: o Workforce planning and resourcing o Staff recruitment and retention o Professional development and training Provide clear leadership and direction to service teams, ensuring alignment with BOCSI values, policies, and strategic priorities. Contribute to regional and national change management initiatives and person-centred care reforms. Participate in and contribute to the work of the West Regional Management Team (WRSMT) and the overall management of Services in the Region Listen to the views and perspectives of various stakeholders including Persons Supported by the Service, Families, Staff, Managers and Team Leaders and members of the public. Promote a culture of dignity and respect for all working and supported by the Service Operational Management Oversee all service delivery across Adults West Sector including Day, Residential, School Leavers, Respite, Community Outreach and Family Support services including Blue Teapot Arts Programme. Coordinate referrals, admissions and new service development in collaboration with Area Managers and multidisciplinary teams. Manage waiting lists, service prioritisation and submissions to the HSE including DSMATs and business cases. Participate in the Prioritisation and Planning Committee prioritise service need and update Waiting list, Submission of Business case and DSMATs submissions to HSE. Liaise with organisational services and supports teams including Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Ancillary Services, Insurance, Safeguarding, Health and Safety. Respond to Parliamentary Queries and Letters of representation from local elected representatives Liaise with the local Housing Association and other relevant authorities to facilitate the provision of appropriate housing and supports to people we support. Effective and efficient use of internal resources, e.g. emails, intranet and I.T. infrastructure such as OLIS, SIMS, FLEX, N.A.S.S., NIMS and any other systems introduced by the organisation or external stakeholder. People & Performance Management Support the Work of 6 Area Managers and Teams in the West Sector Provide Support and Supervision to Area Managers and Team Managers Lead a team of 600+ staff through a clear line management structure, ensuring robust supervision, professional development, and performance evaluation. Promote positive employee relations and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. Lead on recruitment and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR and Learning & Development teams. Governance & Compliance Ensure full regulatory compliance under HIQA, Disability Act 2005, Health Act 2007, and other relevant legislation. Coordinate service audits, person centred reviews, and internal quality initiatives. Act as Sector Complaints Officer, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up and resolution. Monitor Accidents and Incidents on the AIRS system and liaise with appropriate personnel in relation to follow through, ongoing learning and remediation following an analysis of incidents Attend relevant forums to represent the West Region Services including HSE Service Level Agreement Review Meetings, HSE School-Leaver Process, County Council Disability Housing Committees. Represent the Sector at relevant organisational Forums in the Region including Health and Safety Committee, Planning and Prioritisation Committee, Safeguarding, Capital Development and Property Committee, Quality Action Group, Compliance and Quality Group, Day Services Forum, Heads of Multidisciplinary and Sector Managers Forum Financial Oversight Manage the Sector’s budget of €35 million, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with HSE service agreements. Prepare and review financial submissions, capital proposals, and grant applications. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation Actively engage with the HSE, local authorities, educational institutions, housing associations and advocacy groups. Represent the organisation on key committees, working groups and community forums, promoting the mission and interests of BOCSI. Maintain strong, transparent communication with people supported, families, staff and external agencies. Meet with Family members to discuss areas of concern or specific requests for service development. Report to the Director of Services on any significant developments within the area of responsibility and perform any additional duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Services. Participate in on-call on a rotational basis to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside of normal working hours. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Regulatory compliance as outlined in the Disability Act 2005 and the Health Act 2007. 2. Effective operational governance of Adults West Sector services to encompass the delivery of contracted and funded BOCSI West Region services, evidenced in KPI and Monitoring reports to the HSE and updates at Service Arrangement Review meetings. 3. Effective performance as a member of the Senior Management Team with delegated responsibility of operational governance over service delivery. 4. Implementation of effective line management structure within your sector to ensure teams and managers of frontline services have effective support, development and performance management required to enable them to provide quality services. 5. Services are delivered in keeping with contractual requirements and allocated resources (evidenced in organisational WTE reports - budgets & staffing). 6. Service operations are compliant with Quality Accreditation and Regulatory requirements (evidenced through outcomes of internal audits and statutory quality inspections e.g. CQL, HIQA). 7. Effective implementation of Risk Management Framework is evidenced across frontline service delivery and reflected in the Corporate Risk Register. Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care, Healthcare, or related field. Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in senior management. Demonstrated expertise in workforce strategy, operational governance, and regulatory compliance. Proven experience managing a large team of 50+ employees. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills including excellent written & spoken English. Have a full clean driving licence and the use of one’s own vehicle. Key Competencies Candidates should have: Budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience are essential to the post. Competent experienced people manager able to lead and motivate a team is an essential requirement of the role. A strong understanding and commitment to the demands of service provision, regulation, and the support and development of staff teams. Demonstrable track record of success in leading major change, delivering on strategy, and meeting Service Level Agreements while staying within budget. Up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery. Have good managerial, leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, together with an ability to advocate on behalf of the organisation and people supported at local and regional level. Ability to create order from ambiguity & willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve problems, operates with a sense of urgency, conscientious, attention to detail and “can do” attitude. Excellent and creative collaboration skills with the ability to grasp issues quickly and work on the right things at the right time. Be eligible to work in Ireland and possess all necessary permits/visas if applicable. Significant experience delivering regulatory compliance. Effective communicator across multiple levels. Ability to represent the directorate and organisation with credibility and professionalism. Solution-focused approach and outcomes driven Analytical, thinking & decision-making skills in a complex environment Grounded in organisational values and the needs of people we support For informal enquiries, please contact: Eamon Loughrey, Director of Services (West Region) �� 091 721 470 �� eamon.loughrey@bocsi.ie Application Process The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 Interview date will be Friday 6th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES JOB DESCRIPTION: PERMANENT SUPPORT WORKERS CREGORAN SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY COUNTY JOB REF: 90784 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Support Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 months within the Cregoran Services. The Role: The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. · A minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable, full training will be provided. · The candidate should have knowledge of person-centred planning. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence, should it be required. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · To be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team working skills together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Full-time hours are 78 hours a fortnight/part-time hours will vary. All posts are rostered over a 14 day/night duty roster. There may be a requirement for Support Workers to work days, waking night duty, weekends, split duty hours, bank holidays, and sleepovers 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 in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: € 34,036 x 11 increments - € 46, 652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: These posts are 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 may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job descrition please see attached The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer Informal enquiries to Tony Gallagher, Area Manager, or Joanne Canavan / Lelia Crowe, Service Coordinators on 091 500254 Closing date for this campaign is 5pm Tuesday 20th January 2026. Interviews for this post will be held in January 2026.
Arts Programme Facilitator
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME ARTS PROGRAMME FACILITATOR BEO SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 90731 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent appointments for the BEO Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities in the Knocknacarra are of Galway city. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual, supporting them to plan their own service. 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 innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. Our Art Programme aims to provide Community Arts Based Projects and Life Skills Programmes for young Adults with a moderate to severe intellectual disability and/or Autism. Some of the young people have complex physical needs but have expressed a talent and an interest in the Arts. The successful candidate should have skills and abilities to support people to reach their full potential as artists and to achieve their hopes and dreams. Artistic projects will be completed to a high standard and the emphasis is on the development of the adult’s life skills by engaging with a wide variety of arts media and on the sense of achievement and accomplishment. The role: The successful candidate will be involved in the development and implementation of an Arts Programme for adults with an intellectual disability, which encompasses educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development. The successful candidate will also have the responsibility of fulfilling a key worker role. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications/Experience: Ø Candidates should have at least QQI Level 6 qualification relevant to the Social Care sector, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digital Media, Creative Arts, Arts and Design i.e. Pottery, Ceramics, Craft Textiles. Ø Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year’s experience in designing and implementing creative arts programmes to enable them to carry out duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Ø Experience in establishing links with the community and community arts programmes is essential. Ø A full clean Driver’s Licence is essential as driving the service transport vehicle will be required. Working Hours: 56 hours a fortnight is based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 5 days to meet the requirements of the programme. 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 pro rata per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Supervisor/Instructor salary scale 01/08/2025 - €35,432 x 12 increments - €51,373 pro rata per annum. Tenure: This position is permanent part-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 Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Monday 19th January 2026 Interviews will be held on January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
