Social Worker

Rezoomo; Galway; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann West is recruiting two temporary full-time social workers to provide a social work service to adults with intellectual disability and their families across day, residential, respite and community settings in Galway.

Reporting to the Head of Social Work Department, the role requires MSW/CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation with CORU registration, plus experience in adult intellectual disability work and strong communication skills. A full driving license and own car are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team using a person-centred approach.
• Demonstrated competency in applying theory, legislation and social work skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to adults with intellectual disability and their families in day, residential, respite and community settings.
• Support individuals and families linked to the Corlann West Sector.
• Report to Head of Social Work Department/Social Work Team Leader.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team work

Education

MSW/CQSW/Letter of Accreditation

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 Show more

Skills and attributes

• Professionally Qualified Social Worker

Description

CORLANN WEST

2 x TEMPOARY FULL TIME BASIC GRADE SOCIAL WORKERS

ADULTS SERVICES WEST SECTOR - GALWAY

JOB REF: 104989

The Role:

To provide a Social Work service to adults with intellectual disability and their families in day, residential, respite and community settings. The initial role will involve supporting individuals and families linked to the Corlann West Sector.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Head of Social Work Department/Social Work Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have MSW or CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation and current CORU registration.

Experience:

• Candidates must have adequate training and experience to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post. Experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is an advantage.

Skills:

• Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, legislation, knowledge and skills in Social Work within the service area of adults and intellectual disability.

• Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• It is critical that the selected candidate works effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person-centred philosophy.

• Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times.

The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

A full clean Irish driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post.

Working Hours:

70 hours a fortnight rostered Monday to Friday. 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

Remuneration:

Department of Health Social Worker salary scale (01/06/2026) of €51,127 x 8 increments - €72,407 (Max) pro rata per annum applies. LSI €73,811 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.

These two posts is temporary, full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff members leave.

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:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.

The travel base for this purpose will be confirmed on appointment to be either Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway or Failte Services, Failte House, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, Galway.

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Informal enquires for this post to Michael Flood, Head of Social Work 0876325754.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Corlann West is an equal opportunities employer.

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer