Support Worker

Rezoomo; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann – West Region provides community-based, person-centred services for people with intellectual disabilities from Deerpark Services, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. The role focuses on supporting daily living, independence and social inclusion in the community.

Candidates should have QQI Level 5 or higher and a clean manual driving licence; English fluency and IT skills are essential. Full-time posts total 78 hours per fortnight with evenings/weekends on roster.

Qualifications

• Good general education and a qualification in intellectual disability or QQI Level 5 is desirable.
• A full clean manual driving licence is essential; Class D1 may be required.
• Experience with intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is preferred; induction/training provided.
• Fluency in English and IT proficiency are required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in all aspects of daily living, promoting independence and development of skills.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Encourage participation in ordinary community activities and inclusive activities.
• Work as part of a team, maintaining a flexible roster including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Team Skills

Public Sector

Excellent communication &interpersonal

Education

FETAC Level 5 / QQI Level 5 or higher

Manual Driving Licence (Class D1 may be required)

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

• Team Skills
• Public Sector
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Description

CORLANN – WEST REGION

DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO GALWAY

JOB REF: 104355

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Temporary and Permanent Support Worker appointments that arise may be made over the next 6 to 12 months within the Deerpark Services.Locum Support 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.

Location:

Deerpark Adult Services: Staff allocation could be either within residential or day settings. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Deerpark services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role:

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 people with the achievement of personal outcomes and 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, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable.
• 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 of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs/behaviours of concern/physical disabilities, however, induction and training will be provided.
• Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Working Hours:

3 X Permanent Full-Time = 78 hours per fortnight

1 X Permanent Part-Time = 65 hours per fortnight

For residential the post is based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work over a fortnightly duty rosters with evenings and weekends been part of the working roster. There may be occasional split duty hours. Sleep-ins and night duty are a requirement of these posts in order to meet service needs. For day services the post is based on a 5 day roster 8am-8pm.

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.

23 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 01/06/2026: € 34,881 x 13 increments - € 47,624 (Max) pro rata per annum.

A Long Service Increment (LSI) € 48,434 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleepovers 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.

3 posts are Permanent Full-Time and Pensionable

1 post is Permanent Part-Time and Pensionable

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within Deerpark Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Locum Support Worker roles are also available.

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 Mary Hazlett, Area Manager, or Emer Larkin Service Coordinator on 0909642766.

Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday the 15th of October 2026

Interviews date: 27th of October 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer