Domestic

Corlann; Galway; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann is recruiting for a permanent part-time Household/Domestic role at John Paul Services, West Region, Galway. The post is 1x permanent part-time, with a panel possible for future appointments over 6 months.

The role requires a good general education, food hygiene awareness (or willingness to train), and solid domestic/food preparation skills. A full clean manual driving licence is essential. Salary scales and hours are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a good general education.
• A certificate in Food Hygiene / HACCP for Food Handlers is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene / HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required.
• Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable them to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out household/domestic duties in John Paul Services settings and support individuals in daily living.
• Prepare meals and manage food safety, including basic food hygiene practices.
• Support individuals to engage in community activities and maintain a safe, clean living environment.

Skills

General education

Food hygiene & HACCP awareness

Domestic/household skills

Driving (manual)

Job description

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland.Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape t

Skills and attributes

• Excellent Organisational skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Description

CORLANN - WEST REGION

1X PERMANENT PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC

JOHN PAUL SERVICES, ADULTS WEST SERVICES, BALLYBANE & KNOCKNACARRA

JOB REF: 106218

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for John Paul Services may be made over the next 6 months.

Location:

John Paul Services in Galway city is a campus and community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences.

John Paul Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships.

We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change.

Reports/Responsible To:

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Candidates must have received a good general education.
• A certificate in Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required.
• Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable him/her to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.

Working Hours:

39 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. Corlann model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual.

22 days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/06/2026) - €35,433 x 8 increments - €41,696 pro rata per annum.

This post is permanent part-time and pensionable.

A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to this post.

Informal enquires for this post to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator at 091 755161

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Thursday 19th November 2026

Interviews for this post will take place the week of November 23rd 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer