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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
Shop 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. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Shop Managerto join our team in our Enable Ireland Shop in Galway City. Contract Type: Permanent Full-time Contract Hours: 40 hours per week Salary Scale: €32,046 per annum. A 2% profit share and bonus (pro rata) are added if targets are met. Excellent benefits. Annual Leave Entitlement : 22 days per annum + 2 gift days. Overview of the Post: To work as a member of our Team, the post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the shop whilst motivating and encouraging staff and volunteers to help achieve sales targets in order to maximise our contribution to Enable Ireland’s services. You must have retail experience and demonstrate strong leadership skills. You will inspire and motivate your team to deliver outstanding results, enjoy being on the shop floor whilst driving sales through great customer service and be motivated by working for a charity. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: · Manage and develop the shop in the context of an agreed work plan and agreed financial targets · Assist in training, supervising and managing shop staff, both paid and voluntary · Ensure the appearance of the shop internally and externally is attractive to customers and in line with brand standards. Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Retail Experience · Excellent leadership/motivational experience · Excellent interpersonal skills · Strong Commercial Experience · Must be eligible to work in the State Desirable Criteria: · Brand Awareness If you believe you would fit the role, then please submit your CV today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · No Sunday or Late-Night Trading · Uncapped Bonus & Profit Share Schemes · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please upload your CV on Rezoomo. You can download the job description and person specification from below for your information. 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. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Senior Occupational Therapist
CORLANN - WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ADULT SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 105854 The Role: To coordinate and deliver Occupational Therapy Services to people with intellectual disabilities. Reporting/Responsible To: Occupational Therapy Manager or any person designated by the Therapy manager in his/her absence. Works With: • People supported and families; • Multidisciplinary staff/teams; • Area Managers, Service Co-ordinators, Team-leaders and Front-Line Staff; • Educational, Health, Vocational and Community Agencies; • Occupational Therapy Manager and Occupational Therapy Dept Staff. Qualifications: Candidates must: • Hold an Occupational Therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU, the regulator for Health and Social Care professionals in Ireland. See https://www.coru.ie/. AND • Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register, maintained by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of this post. Experience: Candidates must have: • Three years full time (or an aggregate of three years full time) post qualification clinical occupational therapy experience which includes experience working with people with disabilities. • Excellent clinical occupational therapy knowledge and skills of relevance to working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities, many of whom have additional needs e.g. physical and sensory disabilities, autism, mental health. In addition, it is highly desirable for candidates to have: • Experience providing Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for people with Intellectual disability and complex needs. • Experience in complex seating assessments/interventions • Experience in addressing poor engagement and sensory regulation issues, using sensory-based interventions to enhance occupational performance • Relevant post graduate education and/or CPD courses e,g, seating and postural management, manual handling, sensory-based approaches, trauma informed care, dementia and intellectual disability, building and environmental adaptations Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Competency in applying theory, knowledge and skills of Occupational Therapy within the service area of people with intellectual disabilities. • Flexibility and an openness to change. • Fluency in verbal and written English and excellent communication skills are essential. Presenting, training, mentoring and coaching skills. • High level of I.T skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Ability to work in a self-directed manner. Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. 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: 29 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Senior Occupational Therapist (01/06/2026) – €65,197 x 8 increments - € 76,767 (max) pro-rata per annum. 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. Travel/Base: 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. Service delivery will be in the Adult services. The office base for this position will be in East Galway. This may be subject to change with service developments and needs. Full Job description attached. Informal enquiries to Anne Yore, Occupational Therapy Manager on 087 1315264. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Wednesday 11th November 2026 Interviews for this post will be held on Mon 23rd November and/or Tues 24th November 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Petcare Advisor/Sales Assistant
Petmania are currently recruiting for a num part time Sales Associates for our Galway store. The ideal candidates will be passionate about retail and sales and be willing and eager to make their mark in the store. In addition to this it is an advantage if you are currently studying or recently qualified in Animal Care to QQI level 5 or 6. We currently have one 12 hour contract available however we envisage that more hours will be available each week- please note you must be available mid week as well as weekends The main tasks you will be responsible for are; In addition to your basic pay we offer you; Quarterly bonuses based on the success of the store, Great training opportunities through our myPetmania portal, Paid maternity and paternity leave, Access to Cycle to Work scheme and, Access to HSF Health cover And if you are interested and show an aptitude for it, the opportunity to up skill to become a Dog Groomer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: 3 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CLARIN SERVICES CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY Job REF: 105742 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 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. Clarin 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: Clarin Adult Services (Clarinbridge, Co. Galway) 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 Clarin 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/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Eligibility Criteria/Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) AND 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: · 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. 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: 3 x Permanent Full-Time 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. 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. 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 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 x 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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: The posts are Permanent and Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within the Clarin Adult Service location 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 find attached. Informal enquiries to Triona Kelly Interim Area Manager, Clarin Services on 0871334154 or Michelle Creaven on 0868180727. Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday, the 5th of November, 2026 Interviews date is to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Showroom Sales Designer
Chadwick's Group, part of the esteemed Grafton Group Plc, holds the prestigious position as a leading force in the builder's merchanting industry throughout the Republic of Ireland. Its foundational operations are rooted in the well-established Builders Merchants division, where renowned brands like Chadwick's, Cork Builders Providers, Davies, and Telford's have become trusted names for quality products and services. Beyond its core, the Group has embraced growth and diversification, skillfully augmenting its brand family through thoughtful acquisitions and natural growth. This strategic expansion has introduced a suite of complementary brands — Heiton's Steel, Panelling Centre, Morgans Timber, Proline, and Sitetech — each offering a distinct selection of products that enrich Chadwick's Group's portfolio. This blend of time-honoured tradition and modern expansion strategies underlines Chadwick's Group's prominence in the industry, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation and customer satisfaction. Principle Objective As Showroom Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for the selling of a wide range of showroom products, including bathrooms and tiles. This is a target driven role with a high level of customer service and sales acumen required. Knowledge & Experience
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: 4 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CLARIN SERVICES CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY Job REF: 105734 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, and their family and communities, 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. Clarin 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 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. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. 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 adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Clarin Adult Services (Clarinbridge, Co. Galway). 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 Clarin services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses 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 Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse 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/Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager Working With: People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management. Qualifications: Candidates must have: Working Hours: 4 x Permanent Full-Time - 75 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and night duty to meet service needs. The 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: 24 days per annum (pro rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5- and 10-years’ service respectively. Remuneration: (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - € 38,166 x 11 increments - € 54,956 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,592 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - € 56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The posts are Permanent 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. 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 find attached. Informal enquiries to Triona Kelly Interim Area Manager, Clarin Services on 0871334154 or Michelle Creaven on 0868180727. Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday, the 5th of November, 2026 Interviews date is to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: 2 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME AND 1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY Job REF: 105598 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, and their family and communities, 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. Orchard 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 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. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. 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 adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Orchard Adult Services (Gort, Co. Galway). 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 Orchard services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses 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 Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse 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/Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager. Working With: People supported and their families/Team Leader/Multidisciplinary staff/Service Management. Qualifications: 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. Experience: Experience and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Working Hours: 2 x Permanent Full-Time 75 hours per fortnight. 1 x Temporary Full-Time 75 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, and night duty to meet service needs. The 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: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - € 38,166 x 11 increments - € 54,956 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,592 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - € 56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: The posts are Permanent/Temporary 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. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Margaret Kearney Area Manager or Brendan Gantley, Orchard Services 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5pm on Tuesday, the 3rd of November. Interview date is to be decided. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. INDW
Team Leader
CORLANN – WEST REGION 1 X TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (Social Care Leader) CAISLEAN SERVICES ORANMORE/RENMORE CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 105468 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 eg. Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) · 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: Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight (SCL 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: 23 days per annum (pro rata for part-time). Appropriate service-related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Leader salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply: €57,484 x 6 increments - €67,130 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). 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: This post is a temporary full time & pensionable. This post is linked to a permanent employee’s leave 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 5pm, Monday November 2nd2026 Interviews will take place the week of November 16th 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: PERMANENT FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER CAISLEAN ADULT SERVICES (ORANMORE/RENMORE AREA) Ref: 105467 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 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. 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: · 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 be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) 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. 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. 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 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 x 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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 is currently one permanent full time pensionable post available. 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 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 for this post to: Helen Lawrence Area Manager or Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 – 721410. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Monday November 2nd 2026 Interview date is scheduled for week of November 16th 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
