Support Worker

Corlann; Boyle; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Corlann West Region in Ireland is seeking a part-time Support Worker (Care Assistant grade) to assist individuals in Curlew Adult Services across Boyle/Frenchpark areas. The role involves supporting daily living, personal care, and promoting independence within community settings.

The post requires English fluency, a full clean manual driving licence, and IT proficiency. Salary scales align with Department of Health pay bands, with pro-rata adjustments for part-time hours, and include potential

Qualifications

• 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 is an essential requirement. Class D1 may be required.
• Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, induction and training will be provided.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential and proficiency in IT.

Responsibilities

• Support the person in all aspects of daily living, promoting independence and development of skills.
• Assist people with personal care, meals, and related daily living tasks.
• Contribute to participation in ordinary life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking.

Skills

Driving licence

Fluency in English

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patience

IT skills

Education

QQI Level 5 or higher

Qualification in intellectual disability field (advantage)

Job description

CORLANN WEST REGION

POST : SUPPORT WORKER (Care Assistant grade)

CURLEW ADULT SERVICES (Boyle, Frenchpark areas)

Ref: 103458

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

Location

Curlew Adult Services (Boyle, Frenchpark areas). 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 Curlew 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.

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 is desirable, 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

• 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per 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. The 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

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 11 increments - €47,624 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €48,434 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

This 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 the Curlew Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s online is 5pm, 21st September 2026.

Interview date is scheduled for 29th September 2026.

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer