Support Worker

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) 1 X Permanent Full-time, 78 hours a fortnight 2 X Permanent Part-time, 70 hours a fortnight 2 X Permanent Part-time, 60 hours a fortnight RINDOON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town) Ref: 87775 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. Location: Rindoon 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: 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. 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. 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: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Rindoon Adult 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 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 10th November 2025 Interview date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer