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CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR COMMUNITY FACILITATOR HYDE SERVICES (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) Ref: 94423 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Community Facilitator Appointments within the Hyde Services will be made over the next 6 months. Location: Hyde Adult Services (Roscommon Town, Kilteevan, Athleague, Tremane/Rahara) 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. Works With: 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: €40,521 x 8 increments - €51,286 (Max) per annum pro-rata (Department of Health Senior Instructor/Supervisor Grade as at 01/08/2025). LSI 1 €52,947 per annum pro-rata is paid after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,705 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 Hyde Services will be made over the next 6 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries to: Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm on 19th March 2026. Interviews are proposed to take place on 10th April 2026 INDW
Support Workers
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: 4 x PERMANENT SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) STROKESTOWN ADULT SERVICES (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas) Ref: 94408 Locum Support Worker roles are also available for the East Roscommon Area. 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: Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas). 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 Cruachan 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: 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 Part 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 Strokestown Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Full Job Description attached Informal enquiries for this post to: Patricia Coleman, Strokestown Services Area Manager on 0871447954 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, 18th March 2026 Interviews date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Senior Occupational Therapist
CORLANN LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Permanent Full Time Contract (70 hours per fortnight) West Limerick Children’s Services, Newcastle West Co. Limerick Criteria: 1. Be registered, or be eligible for registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. 2. Candidates must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU and must confirm annual registration to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Limerick Region by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 4. Have three years full-time (or an aggregate of three years) post qualification. Clinical experience working with adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, mental health conditions or sensory processing impairments is essential. 5. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team. 6. Have excellent clinical Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills of relevance to working with adults with intellectual disabilities particularly in the areas of the assessment and prescription of equipment, specialist seating/posture management, pressure care management and environmental assessments and interventions. 7. Experience supervising Occupational Therapy staff grades, OT assistants and/or students is desirable. 8. A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement for the post. Informal enquiries to Nicola McMahon, nicola.mcmahon2@hse.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Sunday 22nd March 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Corlann Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Team Leader
CORLANN– WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER, CNM1/SOCIAL CARE LEADER REASERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 94401 REA Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. Location: 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 REA services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Role: The role of the CMN1/Social Care Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation of an integrated service providing both day and residential service supports. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. The vision of the Rea Services, is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship and 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 recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support. and are open to change and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual’s development in the areas of: · Dignity and respect · Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills · Developing friendships and relationships · Making choices · Community Networking · Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager. Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais is essential; RNID/RMHN qualification or HETAC/NQAI BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. Candidates must have a full clean driving licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. An appropriate management qualification is also desirable or a commitment to obtain one. Social Care Leader 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 30thNovember 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Experience of overseeing an integrated day programme in a residential setting is desirable. Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with autism, challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills and the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: 75/75 CNM1 or 78/78 Social Care Leader hours per fortnight based on a 14-day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings and weekends, public holidays, and occasional night duty. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Tenure: This post is permanent, full-time and pensionable. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Informal enquiries to Valerie O Loughlin, Area Manager on 087-7149619 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 19th of March 2026 at 5pm Interview date is scheduled for 25thof March 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKER (Care Assistant grade) JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES (BALLYBANE CO.GALWAY) Ref: 94384 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. John Paul Adult Services provide a range of campus and community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite and a range of multidisciplinary support services to a group of individuals who have high support needs. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: John Paul Adult Services (Ballybane Co. Galway). Staff allocation could be within either day or residential settings. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the John Paul services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: We have a number of posts available: · Day Service support worker x 1 60 hours per fortnight based on a 5-day week roster. · Residential support workers 78 hours per fortnight based on a 14-day duty roster. All residential posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates will 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’s 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: These posts are permanent full time & permanent part time. All posts 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 John Paul Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator on +353 091 755161 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 19th March 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
POSTS: LOCUM SOCIAL CARE WORKERS RINDOON SERVICES ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Ref: 94304 Location: Rindoon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). 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 Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Locum staff are called for locum duty when the exigencies of the service so require e.g. to fill absences arising from sick leave, annual leave etc., and to cover any other emergencies that may arise. There are no minimum guaranteed hours associated with the position. 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. 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. 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 to Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 Or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Services Coordinator 087-7045865 Interview date to be confirmed CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
Administration Assistant/reception Assistant
CORLANN WEST POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE/RECEPTION ASSISTANT JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES JOB REF: 94293 Location: John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual live their best life. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. The Role: John Paul Service administrative assistant will be involved in the reception and administrative and accounting aspects of supporting all areas of John Paul Adult Service. The successful candidate will work with all members of the John Paul Adults Services Teams to ensure safe, quality and personalised service. The successful candidate will also be expected to respond to all queries for service provision ensuring efficient follow up. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø A recognised qualification in secretarial/administration/ ECDL equivalent is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a recognised qualification in secretarial/administration/ECDL equivalent is an essential requirement for this role. Ø 3-5 years’ experience working in the area of administration/accounts including experience working with Microsoft packages and computer Databases is essential. Ø Experience of working with people with disabilities is an advantage. Ø Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ø Organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Ø Ability to exercise good judgement discretion and confidentiality Ø Co-operate in a team environment. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight 35 hours per week based on a 5 day roster. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs. 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: 26 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Grade IV salary scale - €35,609 x 9 increments - €51,718 (Max) PA. LSI 1 €53,296 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €54,914 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Tenure: This post is 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. Travel: A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The candidate will have a base in the John Paul Centre. Ballybane, Galway. The Services are undergoing ongoing changes and due to reorganisation of services, a change in base may occur in the future. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquires for this post to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator at 091 755161 INDW
Staff Nurse / Enhanced
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF STAFF NURSE ATHLONE/ROSCOMMON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Post Ref: 94225 Location: Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town). 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 Athlone/Roscommon Adult Services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is essential. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour. Working Hours: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. Tenure: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse appointments within the Athlone/Roscommon Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863 Interview date TBC CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER INDW
SLDS Occupational Guidance Officer
Remuneration The salary scale for the post is: (as at 01/02/2026) 60,613 - 62,094 - 63,824 - 65,560 - 67,302 - 68,858 - 70,442 - 71,985 - 73,516 - 76,151 - 78,795 LSIs 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. Campaign reference SLDS2607 Closing date Friday 20th March 2026 at 12 Noon Proposed interview date (s) 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 is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Day Services Coordination Team, Donegal/Sligo/Leitrim. This post covers the county of Donegal but there will be a requirement to travel to other locations within HSE West and North West from time to time. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Occupational Guidance Officer (Grade VII), IHA Sligo/Leitrim, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal enquiries We welcome enquiries about the role. Contact Anne Marie Ward, Manager Day Services Coordination Team annemarie.ward@hse.ie / 087 2218750 for further information about the role. Contact slapply@hse.ie For enquiries relating to the recruitment process. Reasonable Accommodations Candidates who require a Reasonable Accommodation/s to support their participation, at any stage, in the recruitment and selection process, should email recruitdonegal@hse.ie Details of service The Day Services Coordination Team provide people with disabilities and autism with the appropriate information, guidance, support and direction concerning HSE funded adult day services and other options available. The service aims to support people towards greater levels of independence and integration into the community. The unit contract a number of external providers to deliver on the services identified need and also provide the operating framework for a number of HSE direct provided training services. The unit also review services on an ongoing basis and lead on services changes required to deliver the diverse range of supports required and also to deliver in line with HSE New Directions policy. Reporting relationship The Guidance Officer reports directly to and takes direction from the Service Manager. Key working relationships In executing the duties of this role, the successful applicant will work with the following key working relationships: · School Leavers/RT Leavers · Families · Day Service Provider Management and staff · CDNT · 2nd / 3rd Level Education personnel · Allied Health Professionals · NEPS · TUSLA · Community & Voluntary Organisations Purpose of the post The Day Services Coordination Team provides people with disabilities with the appropriate guidance, support and direction concerning adult day services and other options which will enable each person to make an informed decision regarding their service requirements. The Guidance Officer will meet with individuals referred to the service and explore their needs, wishes and expectations. Having a detailed knowledge of HSE funded Adult Day Services the Guidance Officer will advise on options available and support the individual to make informed choices. If a suitable placement is agreed the Guidance Officer will approve and complete the necessary steps required to secure the placement and ensure a smooth transition for the service participant. Identification of gaps and working with the unit to develop new and innovative service responses is also a key function of the post. This includes cross service and cross agency working to ensure the key principles of community inclusion, person centredness and delivery of high quality services is adhered to. The Guidance Officer role will also involve the completion of various resource allocation tools and other process required to secure and validate funding. This post also requires working with Day Service providers to ensure that they are providing services which meet the ongoing and changing needs of people referred and also to ensure that they are providing a high quality value for money service within their allocated budgets.
Children's Disability Network Manager
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking highly-motivated Children’s Disability Network Managers to join our teams. There are two posts available: 1. Permanent, full time post in Bray, Co. Wicklow 2. Specified purpose, full time post (covering a period of special leave) in Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. (*The Children’s Disability Network Manager will be employed by either the HSE or a Section 38 funded agency and seconded to Enable Ireland). Contract Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary Scale: €89,184 - €98,158pro rata per annum. Annual Leave Entitlement : 30 days per annum. Overview of the Post: The Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) is responsible to the Lead Agency (in this case, Enable Ireland) for the development of Children’s Disability Services within the designated area, in line with National Policy. The CDNM is the accountable and responsible person for ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, integrated children’s disability services to the population of the assigned Community Healthcare Network. This will be provided in accordance with legislative and service delivery frameworks and requirements, within the resources allocated. Using the key principles of the Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People programme as a model of service which is based on family-centred practice and interdisciplinary team working, the CDNM will have full responsibility and accountability for managing resources including all the children’s disability staff within the Children’s Disability Network. The CDNM will provide day to day operational line management for children’s disability staff and provide clinical assurance regarding the professional supervision of each clinician working in that team. The CDNM will be supported in this regard by an agreed evidence-based clinical governance structure within the Lead Agency or Community Healthcare Organisation. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Have a relevant professional qualification in Nursing or a Health and Social Care profession and where appropriate, have statutory registration or professional registration / accreditation. And Have a minimum of five years post qualification work experience including three years working in or managing the delivery of children’s disability therapeutic services. And Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. 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. Age Age restrictions shall only apply to a candidate where he/she is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs. And Successful candidates must have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role as the post will involve travel. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Please note: Candidates who have applied for this position within the last 12 months need not reapply. Closing date for applications: 9am on 20th March 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 30th March 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. 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