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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Permanent Full Time/Part-Time & Temporary) STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare) Ref: 87986 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. Location: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin and Ballinagare Areas). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Strokestown Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service 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. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person-centred. Qualifications: Working Hours: Various Contracts - permanent, full time, part time, temporary, and locum Social Care Worker appointments. 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. The Brothers of Charity Services 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 (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: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager 087 1447954 or Stephen Skelly, Service Coordinator on 087 0560474 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Sunday 9th November 2025 Interview date is Friday 21st November 2025. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer #INDW
CHW Health And Social Care Assistant, Children's Disability Network Team
Health & Social Care Assistant Job Specification & Terms and Conditions Job Title, Grade Code Health & Social Care Assistant (Grade Code: 6019) (formerly known as Therapy Assistant) Campaign Reference CHW131HS25 Closing Date Wednesday 19th of November 2025 at 12 noon. Renumeration The Salary scale for the post is (01/08/2025): €35,788- €37,252-€38,794-€39,204-€40,211-€41,082-€42,336-€43,636-€44,984 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. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Proposed Interview Date (s) Interview dates will be agreed at a later date. Candidates will normally be given at least two weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances. Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage. Location of Post There are currently 4 whole time permanent vacancies for Health and Social Care Assistant in Children’s Disability Network Team in the below locations: One Whole time permanent vacancy in CDNT 9 North Roscommon/North East Galway Roscommon - Corraun Park, Racecourse Road, Roscommon One Whole time permanent vacancy in CDNT 9 - Knockroe House, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon One Whole time permanent vacancy in Galway Paediatric Wheelchair Services Unit 10A Merlin Park Hospital Campus| Galway H91 DP62 One Whole time permanent vacancy in CDNT Galway North (CDNT7), The Grove, Vicar Street, Tuam, Co Galway H54RD00 Work related tasks may be required to be carried out in a variety of locations including in clinical, home, community and school settings. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Health & Social Care Assistant (Therapy Assistant) within Children’s Disability Network Team HSE West and North West (Galway/Mayo/Roscommon) from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries Ajay Kumar Children’s Disability Network Manager Email: ajay.kumar@hse.ie Mobile: 0872642615 Details of Service Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide specialised support and services for children who have a disability and complex health needs associated with their disability. The CDNT supports a child’s development, wellbeing and participation in family and community life. CDNTs include clinicians from a variety of disciplines including Health & Social Care Professionals. The team works with the child and its family, sharing knowledge, information and skills to support the child’s development goals as identified as part of their Individual Family Support Plan. Team members can meet children and their families in their home, school or in the CDNT’s office. The Children’s Disability Network Teams are charged with the delivery of an efficient and effective health and personal social service for a designated population in order to achieve targeted health outcomes within the overall Community Health Network. Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) are a key part of the Children’s Disability Network Team. Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) are regulated professionals who must meet standards in how they provide services so that the public can have confidence in the standard of care they deliver. CORU is the regulatory body for most of the Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs). Health & Social Care Assistants support the Health & Social Care Professionals (HSCPs) in delivering high quality care- care which meets the standards and ensures the best outcome for child. Each area has agreed “lead agencies” to manage Children’s Disability Network Teams. The lead agency for this Children’s Disability Network Team is: HSE Reporting Relationship The Health & Social Care Assistant will report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager or other nominated manager. The Health & Social Care Assistant will work under the direction of a supervising Health & Social Care Professional, as appropriate to the task delegated. Key Working Relationships The Health & Social Care Assistant works as part of inter-disciplinary team. The team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Nurses and administrative staff- with the full team under the management of a Children’s Disability Network Manager. Some teams may also have Dietitians, Social Care Workers, Family Support Workers, Care Assistants and preschool staff. Purpose of the Post The purpose of the Health & Social Care Assistant role is to carry out delegated aspects of client care and provide assistance to Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists or Speech & Language Therapists or other Health & Social Care Professionals in the Children’s Disability Network Team. The Health & Social Care Assistant will work under the direction of a supervising Health & Social Care Professional. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Health & Social Care Assistant works at all times under the direction of the supervising Health & Social Care Professional in the CDNT to support the provision of services to children and families. The Health & Social Care Assistant is a member of the inter-disciplinary team and takes part in team meetings, training and development. Children’s Disability Network team include clinicians from a variety of disciplines. The Health & Social Care Assistant may work under the direction of one Health & Social Care Professional (such as Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) or with different professions, depending on service and team needs, and based on their knowledge, competence and skills. The Health & Social Care Assistant will: Support for HSCP Clinicians · Manage workload in accordance with the needs of the service and as directed by the Children’s Disability Network Manager · Work directly with clients under the direction and supervision of regulated Health & Social Care Professional to provide intervention in both individual and group settings. · Work in partnership with service users, family, carers, Health & Social Care Professionals and other staff in treatment / intervention delivery and in the provision of support as directed by the HSCP. · Support service users and families in attending key appointments and track non –attendance. · Follow treatment plans as determined and delegated by the treating Health & Social Care Professional including assisting in the provision of education and advice to clients on the use of enabling equipment. · Carry out duties related to the planning, organisation and maintenance of programmes as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Liaise with other staff and agencies in the provision of therapeutic programmes as directed by the treating Health & Social Care Professional. · Assist / provide service in line with each service user’s assessed care needs as set out in their Individual Family Service plan and under the guidance of the team e.g. mobility, functional activities such as bathing, dressing and toileting. · Arrange and carry out duties in a timely manner within settings appropriate to service user needs and in line with local policy / guidelines. · Support home assessments, follow-up home visits etc. as delegated by the Health and Social Care Professional. · Communicate verbally and / or in writing results of treatment / intervention programme to the supervising Health & Social Care Professional and the wider team and relevant others in accordance with service policy. · Observe, report to the supervising Health & Social Care Professional and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service user’s care or wellbeing or may inhibit the efficient provision of care. · Maintain notes relating to work in clients’ files in accordance with local service guidelines and standards. · Maintain organisation’s standards in relation to consent, confidentiality, ethics and legislation. · Support Health & Social Care Professional in setting workplans in line with own skills and knowledge. Administrative · Carry out administrative duties as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professionals. · Assist in the organisation, maintenance and / or ordering of equipment and materials used in assessment and treatment, as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Develop therapy resources and materials under the direction of the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Maintain / clean equipment and treatment areas as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Comply with team or department procedures with regard to the recommendation and provision of all assistive equipment / custom made devices. · Maintain databases and accurate records of client assessments and interventions as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Keep up-to-date information and other administrative records as delegated by the supervising Health & Social Care Professional. · Contribute and participate in the planning, development and improvement of the Children’s Disability Network Team service, in conjunction with the Health & Social Care Professional. · Engage in IT developments as needed to develop and improve the service. Education and Training · Attend induction and mandatory in-service education relevant to the role. · Participate in the induction of new staff as directed. · Participate in any training relevant to the role as directed by HSCP supervisor and/or Children’s Disability Network Manager. · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with the Children’s Disability Network Manager. · Participate in team based development, education, training and learning. · Participate in regular supervision with supervising Health & Social Care Professional. Health & Safety · Observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Report any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of others and take appropriate action. Report any accidents, near misses to the person in charge and ensure completion of incident / near miss forms. · Adequately identify, assess, manage and monitor risk within their area of responsibility. · Do not undertake any duty related to service user case for which they are not trained. · 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. The above Job Specification 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 them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Candidates must have at the latest date of application: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following: (i) Possess a relevant* health skills QQI Level 5 qualification (formerly FETAC) having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Or (ii) Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and give an undertaking to successfully complete an approved programme leading to QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up duty. Or (iii) Be currently employed as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 1 year and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award, having achieved the associated Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice within 1 year of taking up post. Or (iv) Have completed the relevant QQI Level 5 minor awards in Physiotherapy Assistant Theory and Physiotherapy Assistant Practice or Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice or Speech and Language Assistant Theory and Speech and Language Assistant Practice and give a commitment to successfully complete a QQI level 5 major award within 1 year of taking up post Or (v) An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction (b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role 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. Note: With regard to Criterion (i), the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications · QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support · QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies · QQI Level 5 Community Care · QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills · QQI Level 5 Community Health Services *(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 Modules - Please note a Component Certificate will not suffice.) With regard to Criterion (ii), a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is considered to be a qualification with applied patient care modules / placements typically but not limited to qualifications in: Social Care Work, Nursing, Therapy Professions etc. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of employment in a healthcare setting e.g. Community/Hospital/nursing homes/disability services as relevant to the role. Other requirements specific to the post Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role. Additional eligibility requirements: Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be: (i) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens OR (ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign. . Skills, competencies and/or knowledge Professional knowledge & Experience · Demonstrates knowledge relevant to the role, this will include knowledge of Health & Social Care Professions and how they are regulated in Ireland. · Demonstrates a good understanding of the role of a Health & Social Care Assistant. · Demonstrates an ability to understand and comply with health and safety requirements in work situations. · Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development. · Demonstrates a willingness to engage with and develop Information Technology skills relevant to the role. Planning and Organising Skills · The ability to plan and organise effectively. · Demonstrates good time management skills in carrying out delegated tasks and duties, including the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands. · Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and to be appropriately self-directed. Teamworking / Building Effective Working Relationships · Demonstrates effective team skills, shows respect for other team members. · Participates in and contributes to the team, strives to foster good working relationships within the team. · Works collaboratively with others, can be flexible within one’s own role and responsibility. · Demonstrates the ability to react constructively to setbacks, is able to maintain professionalism and manage situations where conflict arises. Commitment to providing a Quality Service · Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of a high quality, person centred service. · Treats all service users with dignity and respect and ensures that the welfare of the service user is a key consideration at all times. · Demonstrates the ability to respect and maintain confidentially. · Demonstrates an interest in contributing to alternative methods/new ways of working to improve service user care. · Demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change, has a positive attitude towards change. Evaluating Information and Judging Situations · Reads situations quickly and responds appropriately; can find common ground and get co-operation with minimum upset. · Recognises and interprets an unsafe situation and takes appropriate action. · Demonstrates the ability to make effective decisions with regard to service user care. · Knows when to ask for help / when to ask another team member to intervene and to report issues. Communications & Interpersonal Skills · Develops, manages, and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers, demonstrating respect, kindness, compassion, dignity and empathy at all times. · Displays effective communication skills (verbal & written). · Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience. · Acts with professionalism and demonstrates empathy with others in undignified / stressful situations, retains composure. · Demonstrates understanding and appropriate responses to service users with varying degrees of need. · Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, particularly in listening, giving explanations / directions and in reporting back on observations. Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting 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. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed. This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Health & Social Care Assistant (Therapy Assistant) Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure The current vacancies available are permanent and whole time.. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts 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. Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is (01/08/2025): €35,788- €37,252-€38,794-€39,204-€40,211-€41,082-€42,336-€43,636-€44,984 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. As per HR Circular 012/25 Please note that previous experience working in the public service counts only where the individual was employed directly by the relevant Civil Service/Public Body. It does not apply for temporary assignments with those bodies while engaged as an agency worker and employed by a private sector employment agency. Exemptions can be found at the following link. HSE Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of Employment provides additional information. https://www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation/national-pppgs/guidelines-on-terms-and-conditions-of-employment/ Working Week The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage. Annual Leave The standard annual leave associated with the post is 23 days and will be confirmed at job offer stage and 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. Protection of Children Guidance and Legislation The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of 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. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[1], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[2]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS. [1]A template SSSS and guidelines are available on writing your site or service safety statement . 2 Structures and processes for effective incident management and review of incidents.
Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: PERMANENT FULL-TIME / PART-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKERS HYDE ADULT SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) Ref: 87503 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. Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Roscommon Town Adult services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Working Hours: 1 X Permanent Full-Time, 78 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 61 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 63 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours per fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 56 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. The Brothers of Charity Services 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 and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Hyde Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Nollaig Lavin, Hyde Services Area Manager on 0874130565 or Padraig O’Rourke, Hyde Services Service Coordinator on 087-3992140 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
