Support Worker

OASIS Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Corlann – West Region, Beo Adult Services, is recruiting locum relief support workers in Knocknacarra/Galway. You will support people with intellectual disabilities to meet daily needs, promote independence, and engage with the local community.

The role involves personal care, flexible hours up to 39 per week, and activities to implement Individual Plans. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable; driving licence required; English fluency essential.

Qualifications

• Public sector experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English required

Responsibilities

• Assist people who use the service with day-to-day needs
• Support development of Individual Plans and personal outcome goals
• Promote independence and community participation

Skills

Public Sector

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5 or higher

Relevant qualification in intellectual disability

Job description

Who We Are

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

• Public Sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Description

CORLANN - WEST REGION

PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKERS

BEO SERVICES, ADULT WEST SERVICES, KNOCKNACARRA & GALWAY CITY

JOB REF: 103168

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.

Beo Adult Servicesprovide 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.

Location:

Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra). 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 Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

To view full job description please see attached.

Informal enquiries for this post to: Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477

Closing date for this campaign is 5pm Friday 18thSeptember 2026

Proposed interview date is Friday 25th September 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer

Corlann is an Equal Opportunity Employer