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Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is continuously recruiting male and female Advocates from all areas to work within their local communities, supporting children, young people and families to achieve their goals. YAP Advocates come from all walks of life and make a huge difference to the lives of Young People and Families. The young people we work with come from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We welcome applicants with first hand work / life experience of the issues facing these young people and their families including Roma and Travellers. We provide training and experience that creates opportunities for Advocates to become skilled at working with young people and families within their community in a strengths-based way. Please Note: If you are not in these area’s but you’re still interested in working as an Advocate, please fill out the application form and someone will contact you when we are recruiting in your area. Youth Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts – Person Spec and Job Description The Youth Advocate reports to a Team Leader. This post requires working within the YAP strengths-based model, to provide 1:1 support for vulnerable young people and their families and to support them in their home and local communities so that they can achieve their goals. YAP Ireland provides a strengths-based, needs led service for 6-12 months to children, young people and families who are struggling with a range of issues in their lives. You will work intensively with them to achieve positive change and meet their goals. Responsibilities and Tasks: 1. To deliver a 1:1 service to young people and families under the supervision and support of the Team Leader. 2. Together with the Team Leader to build a positive, supportive working relationship with the young person and their family using the YAP strengths-based model to help them achieve their goals. 3. Together with the Team Leader, to develop a plan of work (Individualised Service Plan) to focus on the abilities, strengths and needs of the young person and their families. 4. To carry out day to day work with the young person and family, addressing their needs as outlined in the ISP. This may involve supporting the young person to participate in appropriate education, accessing appropriate services or finding community activities to link the young person into. 5. To promote, enable and empower the young person and families voice to be heard and ensure they have a voice in their service/life/community. This includes activity groups, participation and consultation groups. 6.Together with the Team Leader, to adopt a Wraparound approach that will bring together those key people and services who can offer support to the young person and family during and after the YAP Service. 7. To identify and evaluate the changing needs and interests of the child/young person as the relationship progresses and to adapt the service accordingly. 8. To understand the Health and Safety policies required for all activities with young people including any specific medical history, medications and specific special needs and/or diagnosis. 9. To complete in a timely and accurate manner the required weekly paperwork and to submit to the line manager by the agreed deadlines. 10. To be familiar with all Yap’s current policies and procedures, especially in the areas of Child Protection, Confidentiality and On-Call and to work within those in a professional manner. 11. To attend staff development, training and supervisory sessions as scheduled. This will include regular supervision. Some training courses are mandatory and advocates will be required to attend this training. 12. To undertake other duties as appropriate. Advocate Person Specification ExperienceEssential Life Experience relevant to young people and families e.g. raising children, child minding, sports coaching, community work, volunteering, youth club or lived experience of overcoming the challenges facing young people and families. Non-essential 3 months experience of working / volunteering within a youth work, family support or community setting Skills Essential A positive attitude towards children and young people and an ability to work from a strengths based perspective, be non-judgemental and creative. A knowledge/understanding of issues affecting young people. Good communication skills Good time management and organisational skills Basic computer skills Ability to write reports on work undertaken Full Driving Licence and own transport. What we offer: PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICIAL CAREERS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY FOR YOUR AREA
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Verification Officer
Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. SGS Ireland is seeking to recruit a part-time Verification Officer for Galway NDLS. This role would require the successful candidate to be responsible for processing driving licence applications, including customer registration, verification, authentication, and payment processing activities. The network of NDLS Centres is responsible for processing driver licence applications in 34 NDLS Centres across Ireland on behalf of our Client the Road Safety Authority. Job Description Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:
Sales Associate
Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! ( YouTube , Instagram , TikTok ) Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, internationally recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style. Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide with a breadth of collections including Hilfiger Collection, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored, men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, Tommy Hilfiger Denim, accessories, and footwear. In addition, the brand is licensed for a range of products, including fragrances, eyewear, watches and home furnishings. Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010, has more than 17,000 associates worldwide and an extensive distribution network in over 115 countries and 1,600 retail stores. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were US $6.5 billion in 2015. About THE ROLE When it comes to shopping at Tommy Hilfiger, our customers only deserve the very best in store experience we can offer. You will be working as part of our store team in a luxury retail environment where you will share a passion for our brand and our values with our customers and colleagues. Leading by example and putting all the PVH Values to practice are also of importance in this role. You will be inspiring your team to generate sales & profit, minimize losses, and create the best possible customer experience whilst ensuring the store is visually distinctive & impeccably maintained. Responsibilities include:
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse, Day Service
CORLANN –WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE – DAY SERVICE JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES (BALLYBANE, GALWAY CITY) Ref: 103717 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. 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. John Paul Adult Services John Paul Adult Services provides a combination of campus and community based services to adults with varying support needs, based on personal outcome measures. Our services are currently undergoing a transition from a campus-based service to community living, where we aim to create opportunities for the people we support to be valued citizens in their communities and to have everyday life experiences. Location: John Paul Adult Services (Ballybane, Galway city). The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the John Paul services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) & RNID or RGN qualification is essential. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: Normal working hours are Monday – Friday in day services. All posts are based on a 5 day or 7 day duty roster. The successful candidate may be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays and night duty to meet service needs. Corlann’s 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: 24 days pro rata per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration ( Department of Health salary scales as at 01/06/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - €38,166 x 11 increments - €54,956 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,592 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - €56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf ; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. Salary quoted is based on a 37.5 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and sleep-ins and night duty if worked. A location allowance of €2,798 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) will also be paid when assigned to services where 75% of the persons supported have a diagnosis of severe/profound intellectual disability. Tenure: All posts are permanent, full-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the John Paul Service location may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator on 091 783660 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Interview date is scheduled for the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Team Manager
CORLANN – WEST REGION 1 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM MANAGER (Clinical Nurse Manager 2 / Social Care Manager 2) BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 103654 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose team manager vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. 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 Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of 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. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with individuals and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The Team Manager will provide leadership and direction for the team, actively coordinating the team to ensure the development of person-centred services as agreed on the Service Plan for each Service Area. The Team Manager will support the staff teams and be responsible for the overall operational management of specified locations of the service. The successful candidates will work closely with the Service Coordinator/ Area Manager to ensure that services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner within the agreed budget, and will be proactive members of the management team. The successful candidate will be involved in developing existing services through supporting the local staff teams. The Team Manager will have Person in Charge (PIC) responsibility Reporting To/ Responsible To : Team Manager/Service Coordinator or delegate Qualifications/Experience: · A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Social Care or Health Sector e.g. Nursing qualification and current Live Register Certificate from NMBI or Social Care qualification and be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU Or Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board -CORU (evidence of application status is necessary) · An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management (QQI Level 6) is a necessary requirement of the post. If the successful applicant does not hold such a qualification, a commitment to obtaining the qualification prior to taking up the post will be required. · Candidates must have at least 5 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 3 years in a management role, gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. · Candidates must have a full clean manual driving licence. · Experience of working with individuals with behaviours that challenge is essential. · Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. · Practical working knowledge and experience of HIQA regulations and Standards is essential. · Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Skills: The successful candidate must provide examples of their own: · Leadership and planning skills · Ability to set goals, put these goals into action and evaluate their success · Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality · Creativity and self-motivation skills · Effective communication style in both written and verbal forms · Work ethic in a team environment using a person-centred philosophy · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. · Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. · Proficiency in computer skills and online data management systems. Working Hours: For Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) grade, a 75 hours fortnight applies as per HR Circular 018/2022. For Social Care Manager 2 (SCM2) grade, a 78 hours fortnight applies. Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the qualification of the successful candidate. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will work primarily Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. Some weekend work may be required. Contracted hours of work are rostered to meet the requirements of the service, to include days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, as service need requires. An On Call responsibility is an essential requirement of the post. This responsibility is shared on a rotational basis across the wider management team, with an allowance provided for undertaking this duty. The successful candidate will be required to take responsibility as the senior person on duty in order to support colleagues across Beo Services, on a rostered basis, outside of usual business hours. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures, requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the qualification of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Manager 2 or Clinical Nurse Manager 2. Tenure: This post is permanent full-time and pensionable. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Driver/Porter
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT PART-TIME DRIVER/PORTER BRUACH NA MARA SERVICES, SOUTH CONNEMARA, CO. GALWAY REF: 103622 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. Location: Bruach na Mara Services in South Connemara are a community based Service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day units, or in the community as Service needs. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change. Reporting/Responsible To: Team leader / Service coordinator/ Area manager Works With: Individuals and families and front line staff Team leader / Service coordinator/ Area manager Qualifications: A full clean Driving Licence (Class D1) and CPC examinations are essential for the appointee to drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. This must be produced and checked at the interview.As part of the role in developing links with Irish speaking community groups willingness to learn the Irish language is a requirement of this post. Experience: Applicants must have relevant minibus driving experience. Experience of working with persons with an intellectual disability would be an advantage. Experience in general maintenance provision is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: Working Hours: 26.5 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day duty roster. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked Remuneration: Department of Health Driver (Patients Public Roads) salary scale (01/06/2026) - €36,651 x 8 increments to €45,939 pro rata per annum. Tenure: This post is permanent, part-time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 Service Coordinators Jennifer O’Connell/Hannah Ward or Area Manager Sabina Cendrzak Hynes on 091 869790 Closing date for receipt of all applications is: 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will take place 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: x1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway) Ref: 103658 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. 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 Corlann 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 Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann 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, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. Beo Adult Services provide 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 Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. 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: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) RNID qualification is essential, candidates who hold a RGN or RPN qualification may also be considered if they have experience of working in Intellectual Disability. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Beo Service location may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Proposed Interview date is scheduled for the week of 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade) BEO ADULT SERVICES ( KNOCKNACARRA CO. GALWAY) Ref: 103655 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. 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 (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. BEO Adult Services provide 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 Co Galway). 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 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. Reporting/Responsible to: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: Ø 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. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is an essential requirement. Ø Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. Ø Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Ø Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Working Hours: · X2 permanent full time = 78 hours per fortnight . · X2 permanent part time = 70 hours per fortnight & 39 hours per fortnight. · X1 temporary full time = 78 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. 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) 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: These posts are permanent full time, permanent part time & temporary full time. All posts are 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 Beo Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026 Interviews will be held the week of the 5thOctober 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Social Care Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: x1 PERMANENT FULL TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra, Co. Galway area) Ref: 103653 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. 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 Services provide 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: Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Social Care Worker will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must hold the following qualifications: Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: · 78 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’s 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: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026 apply: €41,260 x 11 increments - €56,717 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment €57,789 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 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, full-time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within Beo Services may be offered over the next 6 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The 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 receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Friday 25th September 2026 Proposed interview date(s) is the week of the 5th October 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
