BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER, CNM1/SOCIAL CARE LEADER CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 91046 Location: Clarin Services is based in the Clarinbridge/Ballindereen area of Co. Galway and is roughly 15kms from the city. We provide day and residential services and individualised services to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. 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. Role: The role of the CMN1/Social Care Leader is an important role in the management of the day to day organisation of an integrated service providing both day and residential service supports. The successful candidate must provide leadership in the development of the service in line with Personal Outcomes Measures, HIQA standards, new directions and future service requirements. The vision of the Clarin Services, is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship and 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 recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, 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 and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. It is the Team Leader's responsibility to ensure that the life of each individual reflects the Organisations core values by supporting each individual's development in the areas of: Dignity and respect Promoting Independence in the area of personal development, educational, employment, life skills and day to day living skills Developing friendships and relationships Making choices Community Networking Whilst ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator /Area Manager. Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais is essential; RNID/RMHN qualification or HETAC/NQAI BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care. Candidates must have a full clean driving licence. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. An appropriate management qualification is also desirable or a commitment to obtain one. Social Care Leader candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i)Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: OR (ii)Hold a schedule 3 qualification (see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: OR (iii)Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. OR iv)Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30th November 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Experience: Candidates must have at least 3 years post qualification experience gained in services for people with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience of leading and supporting a team. Experience of overseeing an integrated day programme in a residential setting is desirable. Experience in community networking, supporting individuals to partake in activities in their local community, goal setting and programme implementation is desirable. Experience of working with individuals with autism, challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate leadership and planning skills and the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, be creative and self-motivated, communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: 75/75 CNM1 or 78/78 Social Care Leader hours per fortnight based on a 14 day duty roster. Contracted hours of work are liable to change over 7 days to meet the requirements of the service. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings and weekends, public holidays, and occasional night duty. The Brothers of Charity 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 or CNM1. 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 grade of the successful candidates i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. 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. . Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Thursday 22nd January 2026. Interviews will take place on week beginning 2nd February 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE CLARIN SERVICES, CLARINBRIDGE, CO. GALWAY REF: 91043 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse/Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Clarin Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: Clarin service is a developing community-based day and residential service in East Galway environs. We provide individualised services, centre-based and community-based day and residential service to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported by the services. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and be an informed resource for educating support workers and family members, which shall benefit people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager. Works With: The people supported by the services and their families and carers Team Leader and other managers Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID qualification is highly desirable. 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. Experience: Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviour is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members. Creative problem solving skills The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: Permanent full-time 75 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to be completely flexible and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty and programme hours to meet service needs. The enhanced nurse may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the position and within their scope of practice including deputising for the Team Leader in their absence. The post holder will provide advice and clinical support to work colleagues at evenings and weekends throughout the Clarin Services. The Brothers of Charity 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: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' service respectively. Remuneration: Staff Nurse - € 37,288 x 11 increments - € 53,873 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 55,477 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse - € 44,311 x 7 increments - € 55,644 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 57,273 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 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. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: Permanent, full-time and pensionable (consideration will be given to those looking for part-time hours). 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. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place on week beginning Monday 2nd February The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Come and work with one of Ireland's best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Senior Occupational Therapist (Adult Services) Contracts Available: Permanent Full-Time 70/70 (35 hours per week) Location: Based in Ennis (Clare County Wide Role) The role of a Senior Occupational Therapist This Occupational Therapist role is dedicated to providing occupational therapy intervention for adults with Intellectual Disability and complex needs who experience sensory difficulties contributing to behaviours that challenge and ability to engage in everyday activities. The Occupational Therapist, will work with the other MDT professionals in identifying strategies, to assist those with sensory processing challenges. The role will require close working with other members of the multidisciplinary team using a person-centred approach to provide occupational therapy assessments and deliver interventions to adults with Intellectual disability and complex needs. The post holder will work alongside the Principal Psychologist and the Behaviour Support Team and will be responsible for measuring and reporting on occupational therapy outcomes as part of the team to inform service delivery The remit of the post is to assess those with sensory processing needs and to develop and evaluate strategies in supporting those with sensory processing challenges. This post will provide sensory occupational therapy supports to people supported by the Brothers of Charity Services across county Clare. Qualifications: Candidates must: Hold an Occupational therapy qualification recognised by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. See AND Be registered on the Occupational Therapists Register, maintained by the Occupational Therapy Registration Board at CORU. Some of our benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay (€63,912 - €75,254 Pro-Rata) 29 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Full Training provided Career Progression Sick Pay Benefits Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 25th of January, 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY FULL-TIME DAY AND RESIDENTIAL ENHANCED/STAFF NURSES JOHN PAUL ADULT SERVICES, BALLYBANE, GALWAY JOB REF: 90892 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Staff Nurse Appointments within the John Paul Adult Services will be made over the next 6 months. Location: 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. Our focus is to form a partnership with the people we support and their families to ensure each individual live their best life. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual's they support on a daily basis. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skill in supporting people with an intellectual disability in achieving optimum levels of independence. To work as part of a team to ensure a high quality of service is delivered to people supported. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply his/her skills to ensure the physical, social and emotional needs of the people supported in our care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and also be an informed resource for educating and upskilling support workers and family members to the benefit of the people supported. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Co-ordinator / Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: A current Live Register Certificate from An Bord Altranais, RNID/RPN qualification is an advantage. One years' experience working with people with an Intellectual Disability is an essential requirement of the post. A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence (Class B) is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: The successful candidate must have: Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. The ability to communicate clearly, sensitively, and effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate with family members and work with them for the best outcome for the person supported. Creative problem solving skills. The ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. The ability to educate and upskill colleagues and family members in positive health promotion needs The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, individual reviews, and team meetings. Also they will attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management. Working Hours: 75 hours a fortnight based on a 5 day work rota or 7 day work rota depending on the position. The successful candidate will be required to work mostly day hours with an occasional requirement to cover night duty. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs. A commitment to providing Senior Person cover within the service is an essential requirement of this post. The Brothers of Charity 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: 24 days per annum. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years service respectively. Remuneration: Department of Health Staff Nurse salary scale 01/08/2025) - €37,288 per annum x 11 increments - €53,873 (Maximum of the scale) per annum. Long Service Increment €55,477 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Department of Health Enhanced Nurse salary scale (01/08/2025) - €44,311 per annum x 7 increments - €55,644 (Maximum of the scale) per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €57,273 per annum 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 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. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service. 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. 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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT PART-TIME SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST CHILDREN'S DISABILITY NETWORK 6 TEAM JOB REF: 90849 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Senior Physiotherapist appointments within CDNT-6, may be made over the next 6 months. The Role: The Permanent Part-Time Senior Physiotherapist will be responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy support to Children accessing Children's Disability Network Team 6 (CDNT6). CDNT6 provide services to children from 0-18 with complex development needs which include physical, sensory, intellectual disabilities and autism. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland (BOCSI) are the lead agency for this team. CDNT's are interdisciplinary teams who work within a Family Centred Practice model and work collaboratively with children, families and other stakeholders to meet goals identified by the family. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a physiotherapy service to include assessment, diagnostics and delivering intervention to children and young persons in clinic, school, home and community settings. CDNT6 covers a geographical area of: Galway City East, Claregalway, Gort, Headford and Oranmore. Working hours: Permanent Part-Time - 49 hours per fortnight. There maybe an option to increase this post to full-time (for one year fixed term). Qualifications: The successful candidate must be registered with CORU. They must be eligible for membership of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists or hold an equivalent qualification validated by the Department of Health & Children. A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant post qualification experience which includes supporting children with complex disabilities. It is desirable that candidates have experience or skills in the following: Relevant Post grad education e.g. Diploma/ masters/doctorate Training and experience in neurodisability e.g. NDT /Certified Bobath training Training and experience in Postural Management e.g. Post Graduate certificate Postural Management for Complex Disability Training & Experience in Clinical Gait Analysis Training& experience in the Motor & Tone management e.g. CPIP training/Splinting & casting Active member of relevant Special Interest groups within discipline both nationally and internationally Evidence of experience in coaching & mentoring Working Hours: Hours will be within the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8am- 8pm as future service needs require. The Brothers of Charity 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: 29 days pro-rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Physiotherapist, Senior Salary scale (01/08/2025) is €63,912 x 8 increments - €75,254 pro-rata per annum. Tenure: This position is permanent, part-time and pensionable. Informal enquiries for this post to Gillian Raftery, Children's Disability Network Manager on The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm, 26th January 2026 Interviews date to be confirmed The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
We are hiring a Day Support Facilitator in Ennis, Co. Clare! Come and work with one of Ireland's best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. Role: Day Support Facilitator Contract Available: Specified Purpose Part-Time 65/78 (65 hours fortnightly) Maternity Leave Cover Location: Ennis, Co. Clare The role of a Day Support Facilitator Day Support Facilitators work as members of a team to develop schemes of work and learning programmes in line with national guidelines. They are responsible for planning, preparing and delivering these programmes to a range of classes, ensuring their suitability for the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. They encourage, monitor and record the progress of individuals, and devise and adapt resources to suit their students. Day Support Facilitators must also keep up to date with developments in their subject areas, new resources and methods. The prime consideration is always the welfare and wellbeing of the people supported by the services. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and competence in conflict resolution as well as the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view. Qualification required: Candidates must hold a relevant third level qualification to a minimum of Level 7 Qualification /Ordinary Degree. Applications will be considered from candidates holding other qualifications e.g. Nursing (RNID), Teaching, Youth and Community Studies, Psychology, & Social Work. Some of our benefits: Competitive Rates of Pay (€35,432 - €51,373 pro-rata) HSE Pay Scales Full Training provided 22 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Career Progression Sick Pay Benefits Employee Assistance Programs Closing Date for Applications: 25th of January 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position: RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR PERMANENT FULL TIME POST LOCATION: BLACKBERRY PARK, DOCK ROAD, LIMERICK The post holder will provide a high level of administration and specialist support to management and staff across the BOCSI Limerick Services. This will involve managing the administrative and logistical aspects of hiring, focusing on smooth candidate journeys, from posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and managing applicant tracking systems to preparing offer letters and on boarding new hires. The post holder will be a crucial link between candidates and hiring managers. The successful candidate must: Have a minimum of 2 years experience in a high-volume recruitment role. Previous experience in a similar role in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or public body would be beneficial and Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination or Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI) Have demonstrated Initiative and Multi-tasking abilities along with an ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider HR Team Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Excel) Proven ability to collect and interpret data for processing Demonstrated customer service experience with proven ability to deliver highest standard of service Closing date for receipt of completed application forms 12 noon Wednesday 28thJanuary 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Day Activities Facilitator (Supervisor/Instructor Grade), Permanent, Full Time (78 hours per fortnight), Parkside Services Come and work with one of Ireland's best 150 Employers! Brothers of Charity Services Ireland are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible. The role of a Day Activities Facilitator The person appointed will be part of a team in the Parkside Day Services in Waterford who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the individual's family and other important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan. Competitive Rates of Pay (€35,432- €51,373 pro-rata) 22 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Full Training provided Career Progression Sick Pay Benefits Employee Assistance Programs Click here to view our full range of benefits Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 22nd January 2026. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region Applications are invited for the following positions Day Activities Facilitator Location: Limerick City & West Limerick Permanent Full Time, part time and fixed term contracts available. Positions are availbale in Autism specific units as well as general ID services Basic Instructor 13-point scale €35,432 - €51,373 (pro-rata) There will be a supplementary panel formed for all Day Activity Facilitator posts within Brothers of Charity Services Limerick Region from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full time or part time duration may be filled. Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: Competitive Rates of Pay 22 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Full Training provided Full & Part-Time Work Career Progression Sick Leave Employee Assistance Programs The role of an Instructor You will work as a member of a team and will participate in the development and implementation of appropriate programmes suitable to the individual needs and abilities of people supported by the services. The prime consideration at all times must be for the welfare and wellbeing of the service user. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. You must have the ability to work with people who have a learning disability and must believe that that person has the right to live and participate in the community equally with other people. The position requires competence in conflict resolution and the ability to understand and empower people with sometimes quite divergent points of view. Essential Have a third level qualification relevant to the provision of service to individuals with intellectual disabilities or at a minimum a QQI Level 5 Major Award (Full 8 modules) in community development, health or education. Hold a Full Manual Driving License which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads Closing date for receipt of completed applications is SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SECTOR MANAGER Galway West Sector JOB REF: 90792 Job Title: Sector Manager - Intellectual Disability (Galway West Sector) Reporting to: Director of Services, West Region Location: Galway (with regular travel required across locations) Contract Type: Full-Time (35 hours/week), Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday with participation in a 7-day duty roster and on-call rotation Salary Scale: Grade VIII, €82,258 - €99,213 per annum (as of 1st August 2025). Annual Leave: 30 days per annum Probation: 9-month probationary period Organisational Overview The Brothers of Charity Services West Region supports individuals with intellectual disabilities across Counties Galway and Roscommon. With over 400 service locations, our mission is to empower the people we support to live full and valued lives in their communities. The West Region is divided into four Sectors: Roscommon, East Galway, West Galway, and Children's Services. Each Sector is led by a Sector Manager who reports to the Director of Services and contributes to the overall strategic and operational leadership of the region. This position is also a pivotal member of the Senior Management Team. Position Summary The West Sector Manager holds a critical senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic and operational management of adult intellectual disability services across six geographical service areas in Galway City and County. The Sector supports approximately 600+ staff (450 WTE) and operates within a budget of €35 million. Reporting to the Director of Services this role involves leading service innovation, workforce planning, compliance oversight and stakeholder engagement. The Sector Manager also plays a key role in fostering a culture grounded in person-centred practice, quality improvement, and regulatory excellence, while upholding the ethos and vision of the Brothers of Charity Services. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop, implement, and monitor a comprehensive Sector Strategy for: o Workforce planning and resourcing o Staff recruitment and retention o Professional development and training Provide clear leadership and direction to service teams, ensuring alignment with BOCSI values, policies, and strategic priorities. Contribute to regional and national change management initiatives and person-centred care reforms. Participate in and contribute to the work of the West Regional Management Team (WRSMT) and the overall management of Services in the Region Listen to the views and perspectives of various stakeholders including Persons Supported by the Service, Families, Staff, Managers and Team Leaders and members of the public. Promote a culture of dignity and respect for all working and supported by the Service Operational Management Oversee all service delivery across Adults West Sector including Day, Residential, School Leavers, Respite, Community Outreach and Family Support services including Blue Teapot Arts Programme. Coordinate referrals, admissions and new service development in collaboration with Area Managers and multidisciplinary teams. Manage waiting lists, service prioritisation and submissions to the HSE including DSMATs and business cases. Participate in the Prioritisation and Planning Committee prioritise service need and update Waiting list, Submission of Business case and DSMATs submissions to HSE. Liaise with organisational services and supports teams including Finance, HR, IT, Quality, Ancillary Services, Insurance, Safeguarding, Health and Safety. Respond to Parliamentary Queries and Letters of representation from local elected representatives Liaise with the local Housing Association and other relevant authorities to facilitate the provision of appropriate housing and supports to people we support. Effective and efficient use of internal resources, e.g. emails, intranet and I.T. infrastructure such as OLIS, SIMS, FLEX, N.A.S.S., NIMS and any other systems introduced by the organisation or external stakeholder. People & Performance Management Support the Work of 6 Area Managers and Teams in the West Sector Provide Support and Supervision to Area Managers and Team Managers Lead a team of 600+ staff through a clear line management structure, ensuring robust supervision, professional development, and performance evaluation. Promote positive employee relations and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture. Lead on recruitment and onboarding processes in collaboration with HR and Learning & Development teams. Governance & Compliance Ensure full regulatory compliance under HIQA, Disability Act 2005, Health Act 2007, and other relevant legislation. Coordinate service audits, person centred reviews, and internal quality initiatives. Act as Sector Complaints Officer, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up and resolution. Monitor Accidents and Incidents on the AIRS system and liaise with appropriate personnel in relation to follow through, ongoing learning and remediation following an analysis of incidents Attend relevant forums to represent the West Region Services including HSE Service Level Agreement Review Meetings, HSE School-Leaver Process, County Council Disability Housing Committees. Represent the Sector at relevant organisational Forums in the Region including Health and Safety Committee, Planning and Prioritisation Committee, Safeguarding, Capital Development and Property Committee, Quality Action Group, Compliance and Quality Group, Day Services Forum, Heads of Multidisciplinary and Sector Managers Forum Financial Oversight Manage the Sector's budget of €35 million, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with HSE service agreements. Prepare and review financial submissions, capital proposals, and grant applications. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation Actively engage with the HSE, local authorities, educational institutions, housing associations and advocacy groups. Represent the organisation on key committees, working groups and community forums, promoting the mission and interests of BOCSI. Maintain strong, transparent communication with people supported, families, staff and external agencies. Meet with Family members to discuss areas of concern or specific requests for service development. Report to the Director of Services on any significant developments within the area of responsibility and perform any additional duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Services. Participate in on-call on a rotational basis to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside of normal working hours. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 1. Regulatory compliance as outlined in the Disability Act 2005 and the Health Act 2007. 2. Effective operational governance of Adults West Sector services to encompass the delivery of contracted and funded BOCSI West Region services, evidenced in KPI and Monitoring reports to the HSE and updates at Service Arrangement Review meetings. 3. Effective performance as a member of the Senior Management Team with delegated responsibility of operational governance over service delivery. 4. Implementation of effective line management structure within your sector to ensure teams and managers of frontline services have effective support, development and performance management required to enable them to provide quality services. 5. Services are delivered in keeping with contractual requirements and allocated resources (evidenced in organisational WTE reports - budgets & staffing). 6. Service operations are compliant with Quality Accreditation and Regulatory requirements (evidenced through outcomes of internal audits and statutory quality inspections e.g. CQL, HIQA). 7. Effective implementation of Risk Management Framework is evidenced across frontline service delivery and reflected in the Corporate Risk Register. Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Experience Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care, Healthcare, or related field. Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in senior management. Demonstrated expertise in workforce strategy, operational governance, and regulatory compliance. Proven experience managing a large team of 50+ employees. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills including excellent written & spoken English. Have a full clean driving licence and the use of one's own vehicle. Key Competencies Candidates should have: Budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience are essential to the post. Competent experienced people manager able to lead and motivate a team is an essential requirement of the role. A strong understanding and commitment to the demands of service provision, regulation, and the support and development of staff teams. Demonstrable track record of success in leading major change, delivering on strategy, and meeting Service Level Agreements while staying within budget. Up to date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person centred service delivery. Have good managerial, leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, together with an ability to advocate on behalf of the organisation and people supported at local and regional level. Ability to create order from ambiguity & willingness to roll up sleeves to directly solve problems, operates with a sense of urgency, conscientious, attention to detail and "can do" attitude. Excellent and creative collaboration skills with the ability to grasp issues quickly and work on the right things at the right time. Be eligible to work in Ireland and possess all necessary permits/visas if applicable. Significant experience delivering regulatory compliance. Effective communicator across multiple levels. Ability to represent the directorate and organisation with credibility and professionalism. Solution-focused approach and outcomes driven Analytical, thinking & decision-making skills in a complex environment Grounded in organisational values and the needs of people we support For informal enquiries, please contact: Eamon Loughrey, Director of Services (West Region) ?? ?? Application Process The closing date for receipt of all applications on-line is 5pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 Interview date will be Friday 6th February 2026 The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
