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CORLANN –WEST POST: PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATOR ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Initially in Roscommon Town Ref: 95118 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Rindoon Services will be made over the next 6 months. Location: Rindoon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) The Role: The Senior Community Facilitator has a pivotal role as the direct staff to support an individual with an Intellectual Disability and Autism. The successful candidate will be employed to support and empower the individual with all aspect of their daily living in line with their Personal Outcome Measures. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to positively deliver the necessary supports required including Positive Behaviour Support plans. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Working Hours: 1 x Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight Rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand. 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. Remuneration: €41,021 x 8 increments - €51,799 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/08/2025). LSI 1 €53,476 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €55,252 per annum pro-rata is paid after a further 3 years. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: This post is Permanent Part-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Rindoon Services will be made over the next 6 months. Full Job Description attached Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 5thApril 2026. Interview date 14th April 2026 CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Communications Officer (Executive Officer)
What is the role? Communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. Communications Units typically cover areas such as: • Press and media relations, working as part of a team in a Press Office; • Social media management; • Content creation, including design, photography and videography; • Digital communications and website management; • Marketing and advertising campaigns and public information initiatives; • Internal communications. The role of Communications Officer offers plenty of variety and the chance to build your experience across a range of areas. As a Communications Officer you will work as part of a team to drive the organisation’s communications strategy. For example, depending on the organisation or role to which you are assigned, you may be focused on liaising with members of the media to ensure clear and accurate information is communicated, managing media queries and coordinating media engagements, press conferences and interviews. Equally, you may be involved in the development of content and campaigns for social media, websites or other internal and external communication channels. Promotion and progression opportunities are available within communications through open competitions to Communications Specialist (HEO), Communications Manager (AP) and Head of Communications (PO). It is important to note that the role may require an element of evening/weekend work, or off-site events. Civil Service overtime and travel and subsistence arrangements and rates will apply, as appropriate. Key duties and responsibilities: As mentioned above, communications functions vary across organisations, and the specific role and responsibilities of a Communications Officer will depend on the organisation and area to which you are assigned. The following is an overview of the type of responsibilities and tasks involved in the Communications Officer role: • Liaising with the media and managing enquiries from journalists and other media contacts via telephone and email; • Preparing press releases, briefing documents and other communications materials; • Arranging and organising events, interviews, launches, photocalls and press conferences; • Contributing to the development and implementation of communications campaigns and programmes; • Summarising complex information and producing accessible communications for a variety of channels and audiences with different needs; • Creating content for social media, websites and other channels including photography, videography and graphic design; • Updating and editing websites; • Supporting stakeholder consultation programmes; • Collaborating effectively with teams across the Department/Agency to ensure the delivery of high-quality work in a timely manner; • Monitoring media and current affairs across print, broadcast and social/digital and Oireachtas business; • Supporting the delivery of internal communications programmes; • Dealing effectively with a broad range of information sources and identifying key issues and trends; • Supporting the implementation of systems to ensure the smooth running of the communications function and taking ownership to ensure issues are resolved or escalated to the proper personnel to resolve in a timely manner; • Making effective recommendations for communications activities; • General administrative duties, ensuring day-to-day support for managers as required; • Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role that may be identified from time to time. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the successful candidate. It is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. Positions requiring specialist Irish language skills The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard, individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, e.g. interview and/or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Essential Requirements, Qualifications and Experience On the closing date of Thursday, 9th April 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements: A qualification of at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent); and At least one year’s relevant professional experience in at least two of the following areas: Media engagement / press office Public relations Public affairs Journalism Event management Social media management Multimedia content creation Graphic design Website management Advertising Marketing Internal communications programmes In order to be effective in the role of a Communications Officer, candidates should have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present material in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner; A good understanding of communications and the evolving communications landscape, including digital and social media, marketing, branding and advertising; Good knowledge and understanding of current affairs and the media landscape across print, broadcast and digital platforms; The ability to use information and communications technology, including a good level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages; Good research, editorial skills and storytelling ability; The ability to work calmly under pressure and deal with multiple demands and competing priorities to tight deadlines; The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; Strong organisational skills with a commitment to achieving quality results and ensuring all tasks are completed to a very high standard; A high level of motivation and a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team; A willingness to share ideas and information with the purpose of achieving a particular result; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt and positively contribute to the implementation of change, and the ability to use own initiative as and when appropriate; The ability to absorb new information quickly, understand new concepts and relationships, and the awareness to focus on important information; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build and maintain relationships and successfully engage, persuade and collaborate with internal colleagues; The self-confidence and resilience necessary to cope with challenging and/or sensitive situations; A keen interest in public affairs and be committed to the concept of Public Service. Desirable • Proficiency in Irish. Candidates who wish to have their ability in Irish assessed may be required to undergo a language assessment in order to satisfy publicjobs of their ability to communicate effectively in Irish. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate the capabilities required for effective performance at this level. Civil Service (Government Departments and Offices) Dublin/Nationwide Permanent – Full time Starting at €38,419 3pm on Thursday, 9th April 2026
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL TIME SUPPORT WORKER (Care Assistant Grade) HYDE SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) Ref: 94870 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. Location: Hyde Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara). 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 Hyde 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. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Working Hours: 1 X Permanent 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 (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 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: Permanent Full-Time & Pensionable A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Hyde Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Padraig O'Rourke, Hyde Services Service Coordinator on 0873992140 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 29th March 2026 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Locum Consultant Radiologist
Please submit your CV via your Rezoomo profile Grade Code: 118X County: Roscommon/Galway Hse Area: HSE West and Northwest Region Staff Category: Medical Contract Type: Fixed Term Wholetime Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: It is anticipated that interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Informal Enquiries: Ms Maire Doorly, Interim General Manager, Roscommon University Hospital Tel: 090-6632218or Email : marie.doorly@hse.ie Closing Date: 5pm on Sunday, 29th March 2026 Location Details: Assignment as Locum Consultant Radiologist based mainly in Roscommon University Hospital (26 hours p/w) & based in Galway University Hospital (11 hours p/w). (On-Call will be for Galway University Hospital.) Full time locum post - 37 hours per week (26 hours RUH/ 11 Hours GUH) Post specific related information: Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland, in the specialty of radiology. Successful candidate to take up locum post within 2 months of interview until the post is filled in a permanent capacity by PAS.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: 3 X Permanent Part-Time Social Care Workers CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle & Frenchpark areas) Job Ref: 94852 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. 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. Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 AND 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 01/08/2025 apply: €40,351 X 11 increments - €55,599 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €56,650 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: All posts are Permanent, Part-Time and Pensionable Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to Tommie Scanlon, Curlew Services Area Manager on 087 169 7954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 30th March 2026 Interview date likely to be 9th April 2026 CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Information Officer
Responsible to Reporting to the Development Manager on a day-to-day basis. Purpose of the job The provision of information, advice and advocacy services to members of the public and assisting the Development Manager in the work of the information service. Main Duties Full terms and conditions are contained in a Staff Handbook, which is issued with and forms part of the Employee Contract at CIS.
Porter
Purpose of the Post The provision of high quality service provisions to all patients in line with hospital and national infection control policies. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • The person holding this post is required to support the principle that the care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree • Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities. • Performance management systems are part of role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme Duties that will apply to the permanent post in the Portering Department: • Confidentiality must be adhered to at all times • Attend for duty as assigned by the Household Services Manager, and at such hours as he/she determines from time to time • Rotate with roster duties when required • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, national Standards for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. • Ensure accuracy in Patient Identification. • Ensure all patients are dealt with in a dignified and professional manner. • Assist with movement of patients to all areas within the hospital. • Assist with moving & handling of patients in all wards and departments as requested. • Assist with transfer of patients to all departments. • Chart pulling if required • Collect blood and laboratory specimens and transfer to laboratory. • Assist with transfer of deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary and also BIDs. (persons brought in deceased) from the community • Ensure all documentation associated with the mortuary is filled in accurately for example, deceased patients from the wards to the mortuary and also B.I.Ds (persons brought in deceased) from the community. • Liaise with the undertakers and also the mortuary in Galway University Hospital when required. • Ensure all waste – clinical and household is collected and disposed of in the correct time and manner. • Ensure delivery to all ward areas of clean linen and also to ensure correct collection and disposal of used linen • Keep patients trolleys clean and prepared with clean linen and supplied with oxygen at all times. • Keep wheelchairs in each ward and department clean and in good repair. • To carry out cleaning duties designated to portering staff and ensure all checklists are signed and recorded in line with HIQA guidelines. • Perform telephone and reception duties. • Attend for in-service training as required. • You will at times be required to cover in the theatre dept. • Work as part of a team. • Co-operate and assist with National Audits. • Retrieve and delivery of patients Medical Records. • Ability to prioritise job requests. • Checking Oxygen (Medical Gases) levels on all depts. and also ensuring adequate levels in the medical gas storage area. • To perform any other duties that may be assigned appropriate to their work. • To present for work in full and proper clean uniform at rostered time, no strong smelling perfumes/aftershave, or jewellery with the exception of wedding band. • Attend training courses as directed by management • Any other duties relevant to the post as may be allocated by the Hospital Management or Household Services Manager • The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by Household Services Manager General: Comply with all uniform and hygiene requirements – including appropriate cleaning and catering attire required to comply with infection control, EHO and HACCP regulations. Service needs will require a level of movement of between cleaning, catering and porter staff between wards/departments/relief duties from time to time. This post may be subject to restructuring in the future to facilitate the reorganisation of acute services in line with clinical models of acute care and needs of the service. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS: • Employees must attend fire lectures periodically and must observe fire orders. • All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately. • Infection Control Policies must be adhered to. • In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits. • In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted. • Hospital uniform code must be adhered to. • Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety • The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements with all relevant Policies and Procedures. • The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment. • The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others. • The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained. • The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must at the closing date for receipt of application forms: • Hold the relevant Health Skills FETAC level 5 qualification with 8 modules completed OR • Hold an equivalent relevant Health Care qualification OR • Have a minimum of 1 year’s relevant employment in a nursing home or hospital or day care facility within the last 5 years Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other requirements specific to the post Flexibility regarding working hours as role will include working unsocial and flexible hours including evenings and weekends and rotation between the various departments in the hospitals Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Demonstrates the following: Knowledge • Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of HIQA regulations and the requirements in this role to adhere to same. • Demonstrate evidence of experience working in a healthcare/hospitality environment Teamwork • Demonstrate ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job. • Demonstrate ability to present a neat and tidy appearance • Demonstrate ability to take direction to achieve positive service outcomes Communication & Interpersonal Skills • Demonstrate effective communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. • Demonstrate ability to communicate with colleagues in a professional and respectful manner, • Demonstrate ability to communicate with patients in a compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. • Possess a competent level of spoken and written English to compile documents relevant to the post holder Planning and Organising • Demonstrate evidence of ability to plan work effectively and efficiently, • Demonstrate flexible approach – to working hours, rostering e.g. unsocial hours/shift work, night duty, on call, attitude to work Patient/Customer Focus • Demonstrate a focus on quality • Demonstrate evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or short-listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or short-listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Code of Practice The Health Service Executive / Public Appointments Service will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity, merit, equity and fairness might be applied on a principal basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates, facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested, and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSE’s review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled “Code of Practice, information for candidates”. Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa.ie Tenure The current vacancy available is temporary, full-time post (1 WTE – 39 hours per week). This post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of this post will be indicated at "expression of interest" stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is 39 hours per week. HSE Circular 003-2009 “Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016” applies. Under the terms of this circular, all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016). Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004. Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Remuneration The salary scale for this post is in accordance with HSE approved salary scales (01/02/2026). €36,047, €37,909, €39,028, €39,794, €40,458, €41,316, €41,840, €42,733, €43,650. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Health and Safety Officer
Role Description: Corlann provides a wide range of services to people with an intellectual disability and to their families in Galway and Roscommon. This position is within the Health & Safety Department West Region. The Health & Safety Officer, as a member of the Health & Safety team, is a role designed to provide Health and Safety support to Corlann within County Roscommon Services, with a dual focus for the health and safety of employees of Corlann and for the people supported by Corlann. Reporting To: Health and Safety Manager West Region Qualifications/Experience: · The successful candidate must hold a Level 8 degree in Occupational Health and Safety. · The successful candidate must have minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health and Safety in an organisation. · Experience working in Healthcare/ Intellectual Disability setting is desirable. · A full clean Driving Licence (Class B) and use of own car is an essential requirement. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate the following skills: · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.· Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills with accuracy and good attention to detail. · Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment. · A high level of flexibility, willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to our work whilst meeting the changing needs of our service. · Capability to apply technical knowledge and experience to Health and Safety principles and demonstrate a good understanding of Health & Safety systems and legislation. · Ability to produce results, prioritise objectives and schedule work to make best use of time/resources. · Competence in MS Applications and Electronic Information systems. Working Hours: 35 hours per week based on a 5 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am and 8pm to meet the requirements of the service. The Corlann 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: 30 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Grade VI (Clerical) salary scale (01/08/2025) - €57,325 to €70,034 gross per annum. The reference salary applying to the grade ranges from a minimum of €57,325 to a maximum of €65,363 gross basic per annum. After three years on the maximum point, a Long Service Increment applies bringing the annual salary to €67,695 gross basic per annum. After a further three years another Long Service Increment applies bring the annual salary to the maximum of €70,034 gross per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Location/Travel Base: Based in Corlann Offices, Lanesborough Street, Roscommon Town, County Roscommon with the requirement of travel to services to meet requirements of job description 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 probationary period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. JOB DESCRIPTION Specific Conditions · Candidate should have a positive attitude towards working with persons with intellectual disability and are required to establish and maintain relationships with adults with disabilities that are based on respect and equality and that promote the independence of the individual. · Candidate should treat each person with intellectual disability as an individual and at all times acknowledge and respect the rights and personal dignity of the person with intellectual disability. Main duties and functions: · To work as part of the Health & Safety Team in preparing health and safety strategies and policies for Corlann including safety statements risk assessments and related protocols that health and safety legislation require in Corlann. · Support services by carrying out inspections /audits to ensure such strategies and policies are being properly implemented. · To assist co-ordination of Corlann’s Health and Safety program’s and train employees on health and safety systems used within the organisation · To liaise with the Building and Facilities Manager related to fire safety for services · To support with the organisations risk management policy, complete risk assessments and advice and support on training programs on risk management systems and related policies. · To respond to employees’ safety concerns · To liaise as appropriate with relevant external bodies and regulating agencies; · To ensure that incidents are managed in compliance with the organisations policies and procedures investigating accidents and producing subsequent reports and recommendations; · Assist where required on the implementation of the organisations contractor’s safety management system. · To promote best practice in infection & prevention control practices in services in the region. · Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all matters concerning people supported by Corlann, including the safe storage of reports and records. · Avail of all training and development opportunities that enhance this position. · Promote dignity at work and show respect to individuals, colleagues and stakeholders in the course of duty. · Adhere to all the Corlann policies, procedures and guidelines and operate within these in all aspects of your work. · Perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by your manager. The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this Job Description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and demands of the people supported change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this.
