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INTRODUCTION 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 services 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, and their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by the 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. PERSON SPECIFICATION The person appointed will be required to have an understanding and respect for working in accordance with the mission and ethos of the CORLANN. This requires a personal commitment to the Vision expressed both in words and in style of working. PURPOSE OF THE POST Co-ordinate the HIQA registration and renewal process for almost 70 Designated Centres in Counties Galway and Roscommon. Provide guidance and support to Persons in Charge and relevant senior managers in all aspects of HIQA registration and support Persons in Charge with their registration process. Co-ordinate compliance requirements with other agencies, e.g. HSE & Day service requirements. Provide assistance in QED for managing the recording system for all Compliance Documentation/Information. Provide Data as requested by Senior Management, Head of Quality and the Quality team on Compliance information and outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The appointee must have: Minimum Level 6 qualification in Business Management, Business Administration, Secretarial Administration or equivalent Experience in Co-ordinating & Management of Compliance registration & information Experience in HIQA registration/renewal processes/ management of compliance systems is desirable Knowledge of HIQA Residential Regulations is desirable Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of the registration co-ordination role Willingness to assume significant responsibility, ownership and accountability IT Literate with excellent working knowledge of MS Office to include advanced level skills in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint and at least intermediate level skills in Excel Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines Written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly Extensive Diary and Inbox Management skills Excellent Minute Taking skills Strong numerical, analytical and attention to detail skills Interpersonal skills that enable you to work with people at all levels An ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated Ability to engage and communicate with external agencies, such as HIQA and HSE, regarding compliance/Registration/ monitoring issues. Full Clean Drivers Licence and use of a car for work related journeys as required. General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities Co-ordinate and complete all administrative duties associated with the Registration of New Designated Centres, Renewal Applications and Applications to Vary in line with HIQA and CORLANN guidelines. Including - issuing of relevant guidelines and documentation to PIC's - reviewing, checking and collation of Application Forms; SOP's; Residents Guides; Personal Information Forms and all other supporting documentation; - arranging signature of same with authorised signatory; scanning all documentation and filing on Shared internal system, e.g. ASPIRE. - Send information via registered post to HIQA Registration Liaising with HIQA Personnel re queries pertaining to Registration issues, i.e. Applications/ Variations. Submission of Notifications on HIQA Portal including but not limited to changes in PIC PPIM registrations; creating access to Portal for PIC's and PPIM's and follow up of submission of prescribed information required. Monitoring receipt of all HIQA Inspections reports received; dissemination of same to relevant personnel; uploading of reports onto ASPIRE & managing this system as it develops. Tracking of reports and date of return of Compliance Plans and email reminders to PIC's re same. 6 Monthly Audit Reports & any other audits required- tracking receipt of completed Report and Action and sending reminder emails to PIC's if not received. Reporting to and working with QED, Quality Compliance Team on receiving and tracking of same and the system for this. Annual Reviews -same process as above Updating Designated Centre information in line with system in place, and informing relevant personnel re changes e.g. new Registrations, Change in number of Persons Supported ; Persons in Charge and Persons Participating in Management Answering queries via emails and phone calls from PIC's and Persons Participating in Management and relevant HIQA personnel. Monitoring and ensuring HIQA Schedule 5 Legislation related Polices are up-to-date and maintain this policy folder on the Shared-drive Working within the QED department, providing the Quality Compliance Team with reports and overview of the systems in place and identifying where developments are required. Providing administrative supports to the wider QED team in the delivery of compliance, as well as any other duties assigned by the Head of Department. OTHER DUTIES PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT - Tenure of Employment The post is Permanent Full-Time and pensionable. Performance Review The person appointed shall have formal regular supervision and performance appraisal reviews. Travel 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. Your base for travel purposes is Kilcornan Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Garda Clearance / Police Clearance Garda Clearance is a requirement for employment in Corlann. Police Clearance is also required for candidates who have lived abroad as an adult for over six months. Remuneration Department of Health Grade V (Clerical) salary scale (01/8/2025) - €51,718 x 5 increments – €58,078 (Max) pro rata per annum. A Long Service Increment (LSI)-€59,969 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. A final Long Service Increment (LSI)-€61,866 pro rata per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Hours of work 35 hours per week – normal hours of work are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility in relation to your hours of work will be required in order to meet service needs. Contracted hours of work may change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave The annual leave attached to this post is 28 days per annum. Travel 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.
HR Executive
Organizational Area HSE West and North West (working into the areas of Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal) Position Summary Working as part of the Operations and HR team the HR executive for this position will work a 2.5 days per week taking on all aspects of human resource administration for our teams in the West and Northwest. This essential role will adopt people and culture strategies for the support and development of Mental Health Ireland staff in this region, and be involved in all HR matters throughout all stages of an employment lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding, contract management, grievance, performance management and offboarding. The applicant must have the necessary experience and capacity for lone working and to work on their own initiative. The Person The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a HR function, with experience in a relevant mental health and related community/voluntary sector as a clear advantage. You will be required to have: (Essential Requirements) · Proven experience in Human Resources (minimum 3 years). · A recognised third level qualification in Human Resources / Organisational Psychology or equivalent (NFQ Level 8). · Evidence of CIPD qualified. · Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of different stakeholders. · Ability to deal with confidential and/or sensitive information in an appropriate professional manner. · A demonstrable understanding and knowledge of employment legislation and best practice standards. · Provide excellent communication, both written and verbal. · Promote a culture of teamwork through building effective relationships. · Provision of advice and guidance to line managers in relation to HR matters. · Provide guidance on performance management and people development. · Assist in the development/review of an appropriate suite of best practices, processes, policies and procedures which are in line with current employment legislation and best practice. · Understanding the benefits, challenges and support required of roles that require lived experience and are peer led. · A proven track record of working in a team environment. · Commitment to the mission values & strategy of Mental Health Ireland. · Knowledge of the health and social policy context in which Mental Health Ireland operates. · Strong administration and organisational skills with a focus on record keeping. · Excellent organisational and ICT skills (Information Communication Technology). · A high level of motivation, experience and capacity for lone working and working on one’s own initiative. · To have their own car, a clean driving licence and indemnify Mental Health Ireland on their Insurance policy in line with revenue requirements 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. The following experience is a distinct advantage. · Demonstrable experience of working in the mental health and voluntary sectors · Understanding of co-production in practice. · Familiarity with the importance of adhering to the principles of good governance. · Previous experience working and dealing with section 39 pay and conditions Main Responsibilities 1. Recruitment · Lead on the development of job descriptions and job adverts within your assigned area. · Ensure shortlisting and interview panels meet the role requirements and that all panelists are trained on the recruitment process, unconscious bias and best practice standards of recruitment and selection. · Following up with successful and unsuccessful candidates as laid out in the Mental Health Ireland recruitment process. · Obtaining references for successful candidates and ensuring references are verified and validated. · Producing offers of employment and 5-day statements in line with legislative requirements. · Oversee the administrative function of recruitment and selection and participate on interview panels as required. 2. Onboarding. · Producing contracts of employment in line with employment legislation and compliant with Mental Health Ireland policy and procedures. · Ensuring employee handbook provision to all new employees in your region. · Conducting Mental Health Ireland Welcome Experience, an onboarding and induction with new employees and ensuring employee onsite onboarding is organized with local line management. 3. Ongoing HR activities. · Provide proactive comprehensive HR service and advice to staff and managers in your area. · Ensure the probation process is applied effectively and consistently in the organisation. · Work closely with the HR executive and Finance team in head office. · Deal effectively with HR related queries from staff and managers. · Manage employee relations matters in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and best practice. · Ensure staff with lived experience of mental health challenges are supported in their roles, feel connected to their team and to the wider Mental Health Ireland team. · Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. · Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to line managers. Take responsibility for the management of grievance and disciplinary issues and support and advise line managers on disciplinary and grievance issues, ensuring that policies and procedures are followed, and assist in disciplinary and grievance meetings, when necessary, with the support of the Operations, Governance and Compliance Manager · Work with the team to ensure Mental Health Ireland’s performance management system is proactively managed across the organisation. · Administer salaries, including salary scale adjustments and increment scheduling advice to Payroll. · Source appropriate training programmes and providers in line with public procurement policy and Mental Health Ireland budget allocation for training. · Ensure accurate records are maintained in line with current legislation. · Prepare HR reports and statistics as required for the Operations, Governance and Compliance Manager. · Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external. · Complete regular HR audits to ensure employee files, policies and procedures are up to date 4. Offboarding · Administer the retirement, and resignation, of employees in your region at the end of their employment lifecycle. · Conduct and evaluate exit interviews to contribute to evidence-based knowledge of employee experiences in Mental Health Ireland 5. People and Culture · Be an integral part of developing a culture of employee wellbeing within your region and sit on the staff well-being working group to bring local insight into the national conversation. This list is not exhaustive but serves to reflect the nature of the duties included in the role. Given the nature of the organisation and the need to respond to changes on an ongoing basis, the role is subject to change over time Working Week 18.5 hours per week, operating 2.5 days out of 5 days per week with occasional out of hours work required to align with service needs. Annual Leave 14 days (pro-rata calculation from annual allowance of 28 days) Remuneration The Full Time salary for this post is analogous with the 2025 WRC agreed Section 39 HSE-funded salary scale, in line with HSE Grade V, Point 1, €49,633 per annum. The Part Time Salary for the post (Pro rated) will be €24,817 per annum. This role is funded by HSE West and Northwest ( working into the areas of Galway, Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal) Probation 6 months Contract Length Specified Purpose Contract for 36 months. Benefits · Employee Assistance Programme. · Bike to Work Scheme. · Good Friday is a Privilege Day (Day off) · Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. · Incremental Pay Scale in place. · Company Sick Benefit. Other requirements specific to the post · 2 appropriate References. · Garda Vetting Clearance. · Full driving license and access to own transport is a necessary requirement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this post. Short Listing Applicants will be short listed for interview based on the information supplied on their CV and letter of application at the closing date. Criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the post specific requirements, duties, skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification.
Sales Advisor
The Company EZ Living Furniture was founded in Galway in 1998. We are a family run Irish retailer operating nationwide, as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland. We are the largest independent Furniture Retailer in Ireland employing over 350 people. We are delighted to announce that we are looking for a Sales Advisor in our Outlet store in Galway. This is a fixed term 3 month contract . The Person
General Operator
As a General Operator you will work as part of our Production & Assembly teams. This role will involve being cross trained to work in all areas of production, assembly and across all shifts as required (day, night and evening shifts). You will report to the assigned Supervisor and Production Manager. This role is based in Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland Key duties and Responsibilities
Domestic
CORLANN - WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC JOHN PAUL SERVICES, ADULTS WEST SERVICES, BALLYBANE CO.GALWAY JOB REF: 94699 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for John Paul Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: John Paul Services in Galway city is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. John Paul 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. 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. Reports/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator Qualifications/Experience/Skills: · Candidates must have received a good general education. · A certificate in Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required. · Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable him/her to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. · Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: 60 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. 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: 22 days per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/08/2025) - €34582 x 8 increments - €40,783 per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent part-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to this post. 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 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Thursday 25th March 2026 Interviews for this post will take place April 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Care Support Workers, Western
Job Opportunity Role: Care Support Worker Contract Type: Permanent Full Time Contract Hours: 39 Hours Cheshire Service: Cheshire Ireland Services Address: Western Region - Galway, Sligo, Donegal, Mayo We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above position. Candidates must be highly motivated, creative, and experienced with a passion for engaging with the people we support daily. About Cheshire Ireland Cheshire Ireland provides quality services to adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities at a medium and high level of need. More information on our organisation can be found at https://www.cheshire.ie/ What we do We provide individualised supports for people to meet their physical, psychological, and social care needs in an environment that encourages independence and promotes their rights and well-being. Our services provide a friendly, cooperative, and positive working environment within busy residential and community services. The right candidate will share our values and will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support. How we work Our services are based on clear principles of supporting people “one person at a time”. As a member of the team, you will be committed to high quality rights-based, person-centred service delivery, be willing to embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement. What you will do You will support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and in accordance with their evolving personal plans to support them to live their best possible lives. You will be required to establish and maintain relationships with the people we support that are based on respect and equality and that promote their rights and independence. It is critical that when undertaking your work that you do so in a manner that is consistent with Cheshire Ireland’s values, operating ethos, and standards. Who we are looking for: Hold or be in the process of undertaking a minimum of QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a minimum of QQI Level 6 Social Care or a Nursing qualification. Have experience in supporting people with disabilities. Candidates who have experience and no qualifications may be hired if they are willing to undertake and complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months of the commencement of their role. Hold or be working towards gaining a Full Manual Driving license and willingness to drive for work. The role requires availability to work all shifts across a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week roster. Desire for personal and professional development Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Eligibility to work in Ireland is essential. Good Standard of verbal and written English. Computer literate (experience with online care management systems an advantage). Personal integrity and trustworthiness. Positive attitude. Willing to embrace change and is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning throughout the service. Committed to the principles of rights-based, person-centred services. Why work for us Flexibility in working hours. €34,100.68 to €39,625.68 Depending on Experience. Premiums paid on unsocial hours. Career opportunities. Induction and ongoing training via Cheshire Academy. Free onsite Parking. Benefits Sick pay benefit. Company Pension Scheme. Maternity benefit. Bike/Cycle to work scheme Employee assistance programme. Death in Service benefit for pension members. Employee Referral Scheme QQI Training Program. Welcome packs. Employee discounts. Closing Date: April 9th @5pm Cheshire Ireland is an equal opportunity employer. All successful candidates will be subject to vetting by the Garda National Vetting Bureau and must provide security clearance for each jurisdiction in which they have resided outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for 6 months or more from the date of their 16thbirthday. www.cheshire.ie Company Reg No: 20165 Reg Charity No: CHY 5484 Charities Regulator No: 20008321
Assistant Support Worker & Social Care Worker
Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Retail Sales Consultant
About This Role: As a Retail Sales Consultant at eir, you will be a face of our brand—engaging with customers to understand their needs and providing tailored broadband and mobile solutions that exceed expectations. In this dynamic retail role, every interaction is an opportunity to represent eir’s values, grow our customer base, and contribute to the success of your store. Enjoy earning a monthly salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. If you’re a people person with a passion for tech and a drive to hit targets, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role: This is more than just a retail job—it’s your chance to build a career in an exciting and fast-paced industry. As a Retail Sales Consultant , you’ll: Others: At eir, we’re all about building connections—whether that’s through our products or our people. Working here means being part of a team that’s passionate about customer experience and driven by results. If you're looking for a role where you can grow your career, develop your leadership skills, and make a real impact—this is the place for you. eir reserves the right to conduct appropriate suitability checks in relation to prospective employees including but not limited to reference checking and/or other searches using publicly available information. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. #eirforall. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Community Support Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (30 hours per fortnight) LIVING MY LIFE, CLIFDEN CO GALWAY. JOB REF: 94664 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Community Support Worker appointments may be made over the next 12 months within Living My Life. Location: 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 Corlann 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 Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann 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. Living My Life is a person-centered project designed to empower individuals by offering them the autonomy to live their lives to the fullest, with the tailored support to ensure their well-being. The Living My Life project is so much more than housing it’s about creating more inclusive, sustainable communities and allowing the people we support to flourish and live self-directed lives. 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. The Role: Community Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role and assist in the delivery of community support to individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability and sometimes a secondary diagnosis of Mental Health, some of whom may present with behaviours or lifestyles that can be deemed as challenging. This role comprises of mainly one to one working with individuals in the local community or sometimes in their own homes. A vital part of our Community Support Worker role is developing a community profile through; researching the local area, linking with local organisations and clubs, liaising with educational and training bodies and building positive and lasting relationships with all public and private services who assist the individuals we support to live independent lives in their communities. A major focus of the Community Support Worker role will also be encouraging and assisting individuals supported to develop their own life plans based around needs and interests. The Community Support Worker will work closely and inclusively with significant others involved in the individuals life such as family / next of kin and be supported and guided their practice by service social work, psychology, psychiatry and management when required. Reporting/Responsible To: Senior Staff/Team Leads/MDT where appropriate/Service Coordinator/Service Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. Ø Candidates must have a minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability. Candidates must have a minimum of six months experience of working with individuals with Mental Health Disability or individuals who display behaviours that challenge. Ø Candidates who will bring enthusiasm, professionalism, confidence and creativity to our services. Ø Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Ø IT skills are also required. FCS use online tools for report writing, recording, planning and dissemination of information. Ø Candidates must have access to their own vehicle and hold a full clean Driving Licence (Class B), which is an essential requirement of this post. Ø Candidates from outside the EU must also hold the required permits to work in this area. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 30 hours per fortnight. X1 Permanent Part-time Community Support Worker (30 hours per fortnight). The location of this post is Clifden Co. Galway All full-time posts are based a 14 day duty roster. The service provision is guided by the people we support and in line with this, hours of support are offered between 8am and 8pm with some weekend work required. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) salary scale (01/08/2025): €34,036 x 11 increments - € 46,652 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,454 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Travel: 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 successful candidates will be expected to drive the service vehicles as required. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Olive Keane Project Manager Living My Life on 0876430195 The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Tuesday 24th March 2026 Interview date will be in April 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Team Leader
CORLANN – WEST REGION 1 X TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1 / Social Care Leader) CAISLEAN SERVICES ORANMORE CO GALWAY JOB REF: 94683 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. Caislean 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 various types of day settings – 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 with different staffing support levels depending on their levels of disability. Our Services are person centred focusing on the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service 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 dynamic, can adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand be open to change. The Role: The Team Leader has a pivotal role in managing the day to day delivery of services. The Team Leader will provide leadership and supervision to teams while ensuring the development of the service in line with national standards and best practice. The main responsibilities are to assist the Team Manager with the management of Corlann, such as – person centred planning in line with Personal Outcome Measures ethos and practice, resource management and staffing - includingrosters, staff development, facilitating communication and professional leadership in order to ensure a good quality of life for the people supported. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values: · Dignity, respect and a rights based model · Promoting independence in all areas of life through exposure, experience and education · Promoting friendships and relationships in ordinary places in the community and making a contribution · Making choices Reporting To/ Responsible To: Team Manager/Service Coordinator or delegate Qualifications/Experience: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and live CORU registration or be in the process of registering with CORU. · An appropriate Health Management qualification is desirable (QQI Level 6). On appointment, if the successful candidate does not already hold such a qualification, they must undertake to complete an appropriate management course within a specified time-frame. · Previous experience of effectively managing a staff team and demonstrating proven ability to pro-actively lead, motivate, empower and achieve results through people is an advantage. · A minimum of three 3 years’ post qualification experience, working with people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. · Demonstrate a clear commitment to community integration and active citizenship for all people with disabilities with experience in the area of human rights and advocacy. · Experience of working in the area of autism and behaviours of concern would be an advantage. Skills: · Candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership and communication and team working skills. · Knowledge and experience managing people’s well-being using an evidence based approach to person centred planning e.g. Personal Outcome Measures. · Knowledge and understanding of the National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults with Disabilities) Regulations 2013 and New Directions for Day Services. · 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 · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: Contracted hours will depend on the grade of the successful candidate - i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (SCL grade) or 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade) rostered flexibly on a 7 day duty roster. The Team leader will work as a frontline member of the team with protected time to carry out specific team leader duties. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of posts in residential services for which the appropriate allowance will be paid 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 Leader or CNM1. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Manager 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 a temporary full time linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employee’s redeployment arrangement. Probation: A probationary period of 9 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 for this post to: Helen Lawrence Area Manager or Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 – 721410 Closing date for receipt of completed application form /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 25thMarch 2026 Interviews will take place April 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
