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CORLANN WEST REGION POSTS: FIXED TERM LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER Galway West Services Job Reference: 93822 DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann West 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 Corlann, their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences, to be equal and valued members of their communities. 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. Corlann is committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and work to uphold the rights of all people supported. 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. Various Locations across West Galway: Connemara, Knocknacarra, Claregalway, Ballybane and Oranmore. Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the service and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for individuals supported by the service. The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of personal outcomes, and critically, to support people who use the service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager or Service Coordinator depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø Must be 18 years of age or over. Ø Candidates must be studying a 3rd level qualification. Ø Right to work/live in Ireland and provide valid working rights documentation at application stage. Ø Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Ø Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, together with patience and a sense of humour. Ø Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills. Ø Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology. Ø The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality and a commitment to current best practice. Full Clean Manual Driving Licence is desirable due to the requirement for staff to drive our service vehicles to meet service needs within Galway. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands. CORLANN West 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 (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46, 652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave with Corlann. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION Specific Conditions: The role of the post holder will not be limited by reference to this job description. It would be expected that the role will evolve as professional, structural and People Supported by Corlann demands change and the post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility skills that will facilitate this. CORLANN is an equal opportunities employer
Driver/maintenance Person
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. We are currently seeking highly motivated Driver / Maintenance Personto join our team in Galway. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 25hrs per week Salary Scale : FSW pay scale €33,001 (16.27 per hour) - €36,691 (18.00 per hour) 7points pro rata Overview of the Post: To transport children in Galway City & County in order to enable them to participate in the community activities. The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: · Clean D1 Driving License with a minimum of 5 years’ driving experience · Basic IT skills · Effective communication skills and good recording practices · Health & Safety awareness · Knowledge of road safety and highway code · Familiar with RSA guidelines · Positive attitude to people with disabilities and their families Desirable Criteria: · Experience in driving adapted passenger vehicles · Experience working with children with disabilities · Experience in clamping wheelchairs · Holder of up-to-date CPC driver card setting · Ability to work as part of a team · Flexibility in approach to work · Availability for additional hours when required If you believe you would fit the role, then please submit your application today Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Long service reward scheme · Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click on the Employee Benefits link below: https://w ww .enableireland.ie/about -u s/careers/employee -b enefits What now? Applications must be made on the Enable Ireland application form only. CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please download the job description, person specification and application form below and forward completed applications to (insert name of who the applications are to be sent to) by email at (insert email address) NOTE (Remove the following statement from advert if not required.) Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post. Closing date for applications: 10th March 2026 Interview Date: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS BRUACH NA MARA ADULT SERVICES (South Connemara) Ref: 93741 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. Bruach na Mara 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: Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Bruach na Mara 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 Corlann 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 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 Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful 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 01/08/2025 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 & permanent part time pensionable posts available. X1 Permanent Full Time = 78 hours per fortnight X1 Permanent Part Time = 52 hours per fortnight A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Bruach na Mara Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for the above post to Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell (Service Co Ordinator) on 091-721536 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Sunday 8th March 2026 Interview date is scheduled for March 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer INDW
Registrar In Palliative Care
Registrar Positions in Palliative Care – 12 Month Fixed Term Positions (39hpw) from July 2026 Positions based in: · Galway Hospice · Mayo Hospice / Mayo University Hospital · University Hospital Galway The primary role of the Registrars on each site will be to provide specialist palliative care as part of a multidisciplinary team for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The aim is to maximise quality of life for patients by the provision of the highest quality symptom management and support. Registrars will participate in the relevant on-call rota. Candidates Required to have: · Registration with Irish Medical Council is essential. Informal enquiries welcome: Dr Camilla Murtagh – cmurtagh@galwayhospice.ie or 091-770868 (Galway) Dr Alison Cran – acran@galwayhospice.ie or 094-9005100 (Mayo) Dr. Eileen Mannion – Eileen.Mannion@hse.ie or 091-524222 (Galway University Hospital) Closing date for receipt of all applications is 2.00 p.m. 20th February 2025 Please forward your CV in the strictest of confidence to Una Conway at uconway@galwayhospice.ie A joint interview process will take place for Galway and Mayo roles shortly thereafter. UHG, Galway Hospice and May Hospice are Equal Opportunity Employers
