Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Pensionable employment

Job summary

Corlann is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Support Worker for Rindoon Services in Athlone, Kilteevan or Roscommon Town. The role will support people with daily living, promote independence and help them participate in community life across residential settings or day services.

The successful candidate needs a good general education, a QQI Level 5 qualification (or higher), and a full clean driving licence. IT skills and fluent English are essential.

Qualifications

• Good general education is required, with a qualification in intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course advantageous.
• Possession of a Class D1 driving licence may be required; assistance will be given to obtain it.
• Experience with intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable but training will be provided.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living to promote independence and skill development.
• Assist with personal care, meals, household tasks and related well-being activities.
• Participate in everyday community life through inclusive and creative delivery.
• Maintain flexibility to meet service needs across settings.

Job description

CORLANN –WEST REGION

RINDOON SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town)

Ref: 102620

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign

Location: Rindoon Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town). 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 Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

POST: PERMANENT PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKER (Care Assistant Grade)

RINDOON SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town)

Ref: 102620

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign

Location: Rindoon Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town). 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 Rindoon 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:

2 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a 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. 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:

Permanent Part-Time & Pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Support Worker appointments within the Rindoon Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Full Job Description Attached

Informal Enquiries to: Helen Hunt, Athlone/Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Athlone/Roscommon Service Coordinator on 0877045863

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 2nd September 2026

Interview date 10th or 11th September 2026

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER