Support Worker

Corlann; Claregalway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CORLANN in Galway seeks locum relief support workers to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. You will help with daily living, support education and independence, and aid in achieving Personal Outcome goals through individual plans.

The role requires flexibility, strong communication and teamwork, a full, clean manual driving licence, and English proficiency. Salary offers sector-aligned increments with pro rata terms and full training.

Qualifications

• A good general education; QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable.
• Experience with intellectual disability is desirable; training provided.
• Knowledge of person-centred planning is beneficial.
• A full clean manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to meet day-to-day needs and promote independence.
• Support development of Individual Plans and Personal Outcome goals.
• Provide personal care, meals, hygiene and related well-being tasks.
• Support education and community participation for service users.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 or higher

General education

Tools

Full clean manual Driving Licence

Class D1 Licence (if needed)

Job description

CORLANN - WEST REGION

Providing Services To People With Intellectual Disabilities

LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS

CREGORAN SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY COUNTY

JOB REF: 102452

The Role:

The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual.

CORLANN - WEST REGION

Providing Services To People With Intellectual Disabilities

LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS

CREGORAN SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, GALWAY COUNTY

JOB REF: 102452

The Role:

The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager

Qualifications/Experience/Skills:

• Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable.
• A minimum of one years' experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable, full training will be provided.
• The candidate should have knowledge of person-centred planning.
• 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. It may 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, should it be required.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• To be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team working skills together with an enthusiasm for the 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's model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours in order to ensure the provision of high quality services for each individual.

Annual Leave:

23 days per annum.

Remuneration:

€ 34,881 x 11 increments - € 47,624 (Max) pro rata per annum. 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 and night duty when worked. 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:

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 within the Services.

Probation:

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

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

Informal enquiries to Tony Gallagher, Area Manager, or Joanne Canavan / Lelia Crowe, Service Coordinators on 091 500254

Closing date for this campaign is 5pm Tuesday 1st September 2026