Support Worker

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

Job summary

CORLANN – WEST REGION in Ireland is seeking Permanent Part-Time Support Workers (Care Assistant Grade) for Strokestown and surrounding areas. The role supports people with daily living, promoting independence and development of skills.

Roles include personal care, meals, household tasks and active participation in the community; a driving licence is required. A panel may be formed for future vacancies within Strokestown Adult Services.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher desirable.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence is essential; Class D1 licence may be required.
• Experience with intellectual disability/autism/complex needs desirable; induction and training provided.
• Flexibility, teamwork, patience and a sense of humour are valued.
• Fluency in English and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living, promoting independence and development of skills.
• Assist with personal care, meals, household tasks and wellbeing.
• Facilitate inclusive participation in community life.
• Work across residential/respite/day settings as allocated.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patience

Sense of humour

English proficiency

IT skills

Education

FETAC Level 5

QQI Level 5+

Tools

Driving Licence (manual)

Job description

CORLANN –WEST REGION

POSTS: Permanent Part-Time Support Worker

(Care Assistant Grade)

(Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen areas)

Ref: 103549

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available.

Location:

Strokestown Adult Services (Strokestown, Elphin, Tulsk, Ballinagare & Ballaghaderreen 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 Cruachan 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 75 hours a fortnight
• 3 X Permanent Part-Time 70 hours a fortnight
• 1 X Permanent Part-Time 62 hours a fortnight
• 4 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 permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Strokestown Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

CORLANN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER