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Social Care Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS CAISLEAN ADULT SERVICES (ORANMORE/RENMORE AREA) Ref: 91942 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. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – 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 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. Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. Candidates will be required to be flexible in this position, and will be required to work a variety of hours as required. The successful candidate may be required to work between the various community houses and day care programme areas associated with the Caislean Services depending on service need. 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: 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 30thNovember 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 30thNov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30thNovember 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 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: 78 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. 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: There are currently permanent full time posts and temporary full time posts available. All posts are 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 Caislean 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. Informal enquiries for this post to: Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 – 721410. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Sunday 8th February 2026 Interview date is scheduled for February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Community Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION NUMEROUS PERMANENT PART-TIME COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS (15-50hr contracts available) TURAS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB REF: 91973 Contract allocation will be based on service needs and candidate availability. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Community Support Worker appointments may be made over the next 6 months. Location: TURAS Family & Community Services is a community-based service based in Galway City, with a satellite service in the Ballinasloe and Tuam area. The service provides supports to children whom have varying abilities. We are primarily a community based service and are looking to gradually expand the geographical areas, in where we operate satellite services from. The posts will be located in Galway City and surrounding areas. The Role: The Community Support Workers role is exciting and innovative. This support is an alternative form of respite for families. As a Community Support Worker, you will be assigned a caseload where you will be providing support to a number of children and their families. In this role, you will be required to work as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative, and become an advocate for each child and family you are supporting. The role will involve supporting children that use our services, to actively participate in their communities where possible, promote community integration, social inclusion and life skills development. In this role, there may be identified goals to focus your supports on, which will work towards the model of community and social inclusivity. There may also be identified goals around supporting the child to participate in leisure and recreational activities, or assisting them in socialising in group situations with their peers. The Community Support Worker role within Turas Family and Community services, can take the form of after school supports, school holiday supports and Saturday clubs. There may be duties around providing personal care and following behaviour support plans. As part of the role you will be liaising with members of the Children’s Disability Network Teams and adhering to Brothers of Charity Services Ireland-West region policies and procedures in how the service operates. All employees will be required to support individuals to lead a full and valued life, and have the needs of each child and family, at the forefront of how the service operates. Reporting/Responsible To: Family Support Coordinator/Team Leader Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Essential: Minimum of 1year’s experience, supporting a person/individual with additional needs or supporting children in a professional setting. A full manual driving licence (Class B) and use of your own vehicle. Fluency in verbal and written English Flexibility in working hours, evenings, Saturdays are required. Desirable: A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of Disability services, or equivalent such as Special Needs Assistant qualification or Social Care is an advantage. Have an understanding of or experience in supporting people with behaviours that challenge. Some basic IT skills is also an advantage. Working Hours: All posts are based on a 14 day duty roster to include working days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. The Brothers of Charity 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 pro-rata 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 unsociable hours, weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: These posts are permanent, part-time and pensionable. 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 their 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. Full Job Description below. Informal enquiries to Sarah McDonagh, Family Support Coordinator on: 0871228981 Closing date for receipt of applications /CV’s online is: 5PM, Sunday 8th February 2026 Interviews for this post will take place on Thursday 19th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
Clinical Midwife Manager, II
Please download and submit application form for this exciting role through the Rezoomo website (Using Google Chrome) ***CV's not accepted for this campaign*** Application Form Only Grade Code: 2132 County: Galway Hse Area: HSE West and North West Region Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery Contract Type: Permanent , Whole time Internal/External: External Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances Informal Enquiries: (090) 9624688 deirdrep.naughton@hse.ie Closing Date: Monday, 9th February 2026 @10.00 am Location of Post: Women’s and Children’s Directorate, Portiuncula University Hospital There is one permanent full time vacancy available working 37.5 hours A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Midwifery Clinical Skills Facilitator from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.. Purpose of the Post: The primary purpose of the post of the Clinical Skills Facilitator is to provide clinical support to qualified midwives /nurses in becoming competent skilled and professional members of the multidisciplinary team who provide exemplary midwifery care to women, babies and their families who use our service. The role of the Clinical skills Facilitator for the maternity department is to facilitate on educational programmes, contribute to the development of study days, and to foster staff engagement in teaching activities. The role of the Clinical Skills Facilitator is to support the development and implementation of evidenced based policies, protocols, and guidelines and to participate in regular audit of practice standards. Please ensure you read the instructions for the completion of this Application Form and complete all areas, in full. Failure to complete all areas of the Application Form will result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process. For Eligibility Criteria and further information on this post, please view the attached job specification below. Attachments See below
Home Delivery (Driver C license)
If you are an experienced C driver, have great work ethic and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer care at all times, then EZ Living Furniture is looking for you. The successful candidate will provide an efficient home delivery service and will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery to customers’ homes. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with a flexible approach, to ensure that customers’ expectations are met and surpassed. The position is based in Galway but serves adjoining counties as well. We will provide training to the right person who can demonstrate motivation and a willingness to learn. If you are interested in taking on a new challenge at a growing company, we encourage you to apply today. Responsibilities WHY JOIN US: · We have a pension plan in place · We offer an excellent remuneration package · We’re dynamic and expanding · We offer Generous staff discounts
Supply Chain Administrator
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About the Role We are looking for an Supply Chain Administrator to join our Central Purchasing Department. At Smyths Toys, we're proud to be one of the leading toy, software and nursery product retailers in Europe. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European and international suppliers. Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Logistics Administrator
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today! About the Role We are looking for a Logistics Administrator to join our growing team. At Smyths Toys, we're proud to be one of the leading toy, software and nursery product retailers in Europe. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European and internationnal suppliers. This role is located at our Head Office in Galway. Salary €32,000 depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Responsibilities Executing and assisting in logistics plans. Providing administrative support to the Logistics Team. Communicating with Suppliers, Buyers and Agents in various regions. Internal reporting and projects as requested. Maintain quality throughout the logistics processes. Ad hoc duties as requested by management. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience in a Logistics/Supply Chain environment is preferred. Relevant third level qualification (Minimum 2.2 degree). Strong organisational and administrative skills. Proficient in full Microsoft package, especially Excel. SAP experience is an advantage. Ability to multitask and work well to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal, written, communication and interpersonal skills. Be highly numerate and process focused. Knowledge of logistics subset. Benefits An attractive competitive salary and bonus package A benefits package inclusive of: 33 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of public holidays) Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover Employee Assistance Programme In-store discount Company Maternity and Paternity Payments Special Life-Event Gifts Length of Service Awards Bike to Work Scheme Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Support Worker
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKER ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 91806 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Permanent and Temporary Support Worker appointments within the Orchard Services may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for a group of people supported by the services. The role comprises of two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist people supported by the services with development of Individual Plan’s and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader Qualifications: Applicants must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the field of Intellectual Disability is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher desirable. 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. Applicants who are in the process of obtaining a full Driving Licence will also be taken into account. It is essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Previous experience of working in the health care sector is essential. Laimh and previous experience of working with people with autism, complex medical needs and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. IT skills are essential. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The successful candidates will be required to work to accommodate, day shifts, weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins. The Brothers of Charity 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. 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 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. Tenure: The 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. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Brendan Gantley Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is Wednesday 4th February 2026 Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Team Manager
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL TEAM MANAGER ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 91805 Orchard Services provide day, residential and community-based services using a person centered approach to meet the needs of 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 local community. Our aim is to provide a quality service that promotes the independence and potential of each individual we support at all stages of their lives. As part of the management structure, the Orchard Services is introducing a Team Manager to our service Management Team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing the new structure which will involve the management of two houses as part of one HIQA designated centre. The successful candidate will fulfil the role of the Person in Charge for this designated Centre. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The Team Manager will work with and support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of the specified locations of the service with Person in Charge responsibilities as part of the role. The Team Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the service meets the HIQA regulations and regulations as laid out in the Health Act 2007. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of Orchard Services management team. Reporting To/ Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager. Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have: • A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or alternatively a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies/Social Care with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience in leadership and management. • An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is an essential requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. • Proven operational experience in the provision of Services for people with an Intellectual Disability is essential. • Experience in community networking and involving individuals in their local community is essential and an experience of mental health management is a distinct advantage. • Experience of working directly in a person-centred service supporting people with intellectual disabilities, complex health needs, and experience of supporting individuals with challenging behaviour is an essential requirement. • Practical working knowledge of, and experience of working within, the 2007 Health Act and HIQA regulations and Standards is highly desirable. • Candidates should be able to demonstrate a high degree of practical leadership, communication and team working skills. • The successful candidates must be flexible and dynamic individuals who can relate to people in a range of situations, as well as demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of public accountability as they apply in the health service. • Candidates must have a full clean Irish driving licence. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. • Proficiency in computer skills and on line data management systems are also essential. • 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 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Working Hours: For nursing grades a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. The duty roster will be based on a 14 day duty roster. For others grades the working hours will be 78/78 per fortnight, it is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 9pm. Some weekend work may be required as will occasional night duty cover and a sleepover commitment may be necessary from time to time. An on-call commitment based on a 7 day rostered rotational basis is an essential requirement of the post. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or Admin Grade 6. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. CNM2 or Admin Grade 6. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the posts. 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. Tenure: The post temporary, full-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employee’s redeployment within the Services. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries to: Margaret Kearney, Area Manager on 091-631530. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is Wednesday 4th February 2026 Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Shop Manager (Furniture Store)
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST The purpose of the role is the day-to-day running of the Galway Furniture Shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets DUTIES
