BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION SERVICE COORDINATOR REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 159 /2024E The Brothers of Charity Services in Loughrea are a community-based, person-centred service for 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 each individual and their family and communities, supporting people to plan and direct their own service so that they can enjoy a life with a healthy balance of supports. 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 friendships. The Rea Services operate in Loughrea, Co. Galway, where there are a range of services including day, residential, family support services, training, education, individualised services, and leisure activities to support adults with an intellectual disability in the Loughrea area. The Service Coordinator, under the guidance of the Area Manager, and supported by local staff teams, is responsible for the coordination and continued development of these services. Reporting/Responsible to: Area Manager/Sector Manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: A relevant 3rd level qualification in the Health Sector e.g. BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies/Social Care or nursing qualification. A minimum of 3 years post-graduate relevant experience in management and leadership. An appropriate qualification in Health and Social Care Management is a necessary requirement of the post to enable the successful candidate to take on the Person in Charge role. Proven operational experience is essential. Budgetary/financial, employee relations and team management experience. Excellent leadership, managerial and team-working skills are required to co-ordinate and support the service teams and to ensure that a range of high-quality services are provided. Excellent communication and organisational skills together with up-to-date knowledge of current thinking and practices in person-centred service delivery. Good IT skills are crucial for this role. A full clean manual Irish driving licence. Working Hours: For nursing grades 75 hours a fortnight applies/For Social Care grades 78 hours a fortnight applies. Normal working week will be rostered over a 5-day basis; however, contracted hours of work are liable to change over seven days to meet requirements of the post, and flexibility with regard to your hours of duty will be required to fulfil the duties of the post including rostered weekends. An on-call commitment is an essential requirement of this post. The Service Coordinator will be required to be on-call after working hours during the normal working week, at weekends and covering holidays as part of a rostered on-call system. In exceptional circumstances, sleep-ins and night duties may be required. The Service Coordinator will be assigned Person-In-Charge (PIC) responsibilities under the HIQA Regulations. 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 candidate e.g. CNM3 or Social Care Manager 3. Remuneration: Based on the salary scale attached to the grade of the successful candidate e.g. CNM3 or Social Care Manager 3. Tenure: This position 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES – WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY JOB REF: LRSW/2024 Location: Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day centres, or in the Community as Service needs require. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements: The Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. A critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. Reporting/Responsible To: Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: 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 full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable, and a commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required. 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: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication, and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins, and irregular hours to meet service demands. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: €32,199 x 11 increments - €44,690 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €45,484 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, and night duty when worked. Tenure: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND - WEST REGION POST OF TEMPORARY PART-TIME IN-HOME SUPPORT PRACTITIONER CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 72446 Location: Children’s Services, Brothers of Charity Services - West Region, Co. Galway. The Children’s Services support children up to the age of 18 years with Intellectual Disabilities who present with a range of support needs including Autism, Physical Disability & Complex Medical needs. The Role: The In-Home Support Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary governance and support team in delivering a quality and effective service. This service will be provided through offering in-home based support to parents and children. The role is specifically family focused, with the welfare of the child being paramount. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Children’s Programme Manager. Works With: Children and families Staff Teams Multidisciplinary Staff Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have/demonstrate: A relevant qualification at a minimum of level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications of Ireland (NFQ) OR an equivalent nationally recognised 3rd level qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role and evidence of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post, along with an appreciation of the needs of children with an intellectual disability and their families. A full clean manual driving licence and use of own car. Fluency in verbal and written English. Basic IT skills. A knowledge of positive behavioural support management. Skills or willingness to develop skills through ongoing CPD in parenting support programmes (e.g., Early Bird, Parent’s Plus), communication programmes, family systems, etc. Ability to build relationships with parents to enable them to achieve identified goals. Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and to communicate 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. Working Hours: 40 hours a fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. Candidates will be required to be completely flexible in this position and will be required to work a variety of hours between 8am and 10pm, depending on the support needs of the child/family for goals being worked on (e.g., morning, bedtime routine). The Brothers of Charity model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 23 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Leader Salary Scale (01st June 2024) – €54,157 x 6 increments - €63,245 pro-rata per annum. Tenure: This post is temporary, part-time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent employee’s leave within the Services. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm, Thursday 28th November 2024. Interviews for this post will take place week on 9th December 2024. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Limerick Region Applications are invited for the following positions SOCIAL CARE WORKER – LIMERICK CITY PART TIME 27/78 This is a part-time role with a rolling roster as follows Week 1: Monday 16:30 start, sleepover 23.00 – 07.00, off duty 09.30am Tuesday 16:30 start, sleepover 23.00 – 07.00, off duty 09.30am Week 2: Friday 16:30 start, sleepover 23.00 – 09.00, off duty 11.30am These are the core hours associated with this role. There will be opportunities to work above the stated hours in a relief capacity if so wished by the successful candidate. Please note that while this is the foreseeable roster for this role at this time, like all funded posts this could be subject to some change with notice if the service needs change in the future. About Us The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region, provides residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout Limerick City and County. The Role of a Social Care Worker Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for individuals supported by the service. The Social Care Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of their life focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. You will assist in all aspects of the practical tasks associated with the daily life of the person supported. The Social Care Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of associated outcomes, and critically, will support people who use the service 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. 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: HSE payscales Premium Payments Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Training and Development Career Progression Employee Assistance Programs Qualifications: Hold a recognised qualification and have eligibility to register as a Social Care Worker according to CORU registration requirements. Essential: Hold a full clean manual drivers licence Desirable 12 months experience in a relevant setting Remuneration: €38,451, €39,993, €41,892, €43,281, €44,685, €46,096, €47,530, €48,985, €50,430, €51,909, €53436, €53,436, €53,436, €54,445, LSI We provide a 24 hour 7 day a week service for people with an intellectual disability and this is reflected in our shift patterns. Premium Payments apply to shift working with hourly rate paid for sleepovers. Please apply on careers page via the following link: http://www.brothersofcharity.ie/limerick/ Closing Date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Sunday 13th October 2024 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 is an Equal Opportunities Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION TEMPORARY FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1 OR SOCIAL CARE) RESIDENTIAL SERVICES CAISLEAN SERVICES, GALWAY JOB REF: 139/2024W Location: Caislean Services operates a range of services including day, residential, respite, training, education, employment opportunities, Individualised services, and leisure activities which are geographically dispersed though the West Sector Adult Services. We strive to provide the highest standards by following a human rights-based approach integrating normal community participate as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported. We wish to recruit an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person. We are looking for an individual who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support, are open to change, aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. Dignity and respect Sharing ordinary places Growing in relationships Making choices Making a contribution Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: The recognised professional qualification for social care is as follows: HETAC/NQAI BA in Applied Social Studies (Disability)/Social Care or Nursing (RNID/RNMH). A qualification in Management is desirable. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. They will also have experience of behaviours that challenge and complex needs. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. 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. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Working Hours: Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day duty roster and will depend on the grade of the successful candidate i.e. 78 hours a fortnight (Social Care grade) 75 hours a fortnight (CNM1 grade). In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment is a requirement of the post for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. An ‘On Call’ commitment may be required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. 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 or CNM1. Tenure: These posts are Permanent full-time and pensionable and Temporary full-time and pensionable linked to a permanent employees’ maternity leave 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following post Senior Grade Speech & Language Therapist Ref: 47/2024 Specified Purpose contract for 1 year Adult Speech & Language Therapy Services, Cork JOB SUMMARY The appointed person will join the Adult multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to the people we support. The professional reporting relationship for clinical governance and supervision is to the Speech and Language Therapist Manager through the professional line management structure. The Therapist will ultimately be responsible to the Director of Services (Ms. U. Nagle). The Therapist will work with the team to coordinate and develop services that meet both needs of people we support and the organisation’s goals. They will deliver high-quality Speech and Language Therapy and support both clinical and educational responsibilities as needed. The Candidate: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualification, Experience etc. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Speech & Language Therapist by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience. Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Speech & Language Therapist Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. Demonstrate a command of the English language so as to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role. Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Speech & Language Therapists Register maintained by the Speech & Language Therapists Registration Board at CORU. Confirm annual registration with CORU to the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region by way of annual Safety Assurance Certificate. Health Candidates and employees must be capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health so that they can provide a regular and efficient service. Character Candidates and employees must be of good character. Experience Have 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification clinical experience. Candidates must have experience of working with Adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism. Experience working with a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems. Experience working with complex Feeding, Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Dysphagia profiles. Experience working on strategic issues within an organisation. Driving Licence: A full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport is essential. The person appointed must provide their own transport and will be paid travel expenses at the appropriate rates in respect of travel carried out in the discharge of their work. Salary Scale : €62,038-73,048 (PSPP 1/10/2024) Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Reporting to: Speech & Language Therapy Manager Informal enquiries to: Ms. Maria Gleeson Cary, Speech & Language Therapist Manager, Tel: +353 21 4556200 Closing Date: 1st December 2024 A panel may be formed from this competition from which future vacancies in our Adults team may be filled. Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (GRADE IV) FINANCE DEPARTMENT JOB REF: 72235 The Role: The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland West Region provide a wide range of services to people with an intellectual disability and to their families in Galway and Roscommon. This position is within the Finance Services Team which provides a shared financial services centre covering the functions of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury functions, staff reimbursements, management accounts, financial accounts and budgets. The Grade IV as a member of the Finance Services team is a role designed to: Provide “hands on” operational work for the core functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing and banking and the finances of Persons Supported. Underpin the production of timely and accurate financial information monthly, quarterly, and yearly. Ensure that systems, processes, and procedures are operating to the standard expected. Facilitate changing business needs and business expansion. There will be a good variety of experience on offer to the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be ambitious with the drive to get stuck into a ‘hands on’ position. Reports / Responsible to: Finance Manager. Essential: A QQI Level 5 in Business Management/ Business Admin/ Secretarial Admin/ ECDL/ Payroll/Accountancy/Business Studies/ Commerce. Qualified or current student of ACA/ ACCA/ CPA or CIMA. Minimum of 3 years working in an account’s environment. IT Literate. Excellent working knowledge of Outlook, Word and at least intermediate level Excel. Strong numerical, analytical and attention to detail skills. Interpersonal skills that enable working with people at all levels. An ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated. Strong written & verbal communication skills. Training skills – ability to impart information & guide non-finance staff through query resolution. A full clean driving license, which qualifies the candidate to drive on Irish roads. Desirable: Experience of working in healthcare/disability sector. Working knowledge of accounts software packages. Tenure of Employment: The post is Permanent, Full-Time and Pensionable. Location: The post holder will be based in BOCSI Offices at Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Travel to external centres may be required as part of the duties of the post holder. Remuneration: Clerical Officer Grade IV Salary scale (01/06/2024) - €33,756 x 9 increments - €49,702 per annum. LSI 1 €51,221 per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. LSI 2 €52,776 per annum is payable after a further 3 years. Hours of work: 70 hours per fortnight based on a 5 day Monday to Friday basis. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over 7 days as future service needs require. Flexibility may be required in order to meet Service demands. Annual Leave: The annual leave attached to this post is 26 days per annum. Informal enquiries for this post to Fíona Kelly, Finance Manager on 086 6889630 or fiona.kelly2@bocsi.ie. Closing date for receipt of completed applications/CV online is 5pm, Sunday 24th November 2024. Interviews for this post will take place on 3rd December 2024. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT FULL-TIME INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 146/2024E A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary and locum Instructor Supervisor appointments within the Orchard Services, Ballinasloe may be made over the next 6 months. The Brothers of Charity Services Orchard Services empowers people with intellectual disability and people on the autistic spectrum to live the lives they choose. Our focus is to enable each person to enjoy a meaningful life in their chosen community with a healthy balance of supports. We wish to create opportunities for people with an intellectual disability to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form friendships. In order to assist us to achieve this vision we wish to recruit innovative and proactive people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The successful candidate will be involved in the implementation of a person centred individualised programme for adults with an intellectual disability in line with the New Directions standards. The successful candidate will have responsibility to fill a key worker role for the people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Team Manager/ Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications/Experience: Candidates require a Level 6 on the QQI framework in the following - Social Care, Therapy Assistant, Community Development, Creative Digitial Media, Creative Arts, Arts & Design - Pottery, Ceramics or Craft Textiles. Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in day services designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience in establishing links with the community and micro enterprises is essential. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 5-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend work if required to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. 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: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: € 33,581 x 12 increments - € 49,364 per annum. (Department of Health consolidated Salary Scale 1/06/2024) Tenure: This position is permanent, full-time and pensionable – 78 hours per fortnight 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGION The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area. Applications are invited for the following: CLERICAL OFFICER (Grade III) Ref: 46/2024 Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Location: Cork Services A panel may be formed from this competition from which future full-time/part-time vacancies may be filled throughout our Services in Cork. The Role: The post holder will be required to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Managers and team. The successful candidate/s will work closely with staff in all departments across the services in addition to working with external agencies. He/she must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and flexibility and have gained the necessary relevant experience to take on responsibility for the smooth running of a busy office. Professional Qualifications, Experience etc. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: Obtained at least Grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied. OR Pass an examination of at least equivalent standard OR Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability, for the proper discharge of the office. Have good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with the public and work as part of a team. Have 3 years post qualification experience of working in an administrative/office environment; previous experience of working within the Medical/Health Service would be desirable. It is desirable that candidates have administrative coordination experience working at whole service level. Be computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge and proficiency of using information systems. Have excellent organisational and co-ordination skills. Have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Have commitment to teamwork. Have the ability to be flexible and work on your own initiative. Have confidence, interest, and enthusiasm and possess a friendly and positive approach to service users and staff. Have a full driving licence which qualifies you to drive on Irish roads with means of transport. Flexibility around hours of work is essential for this post. Age: The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018 set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants recruited between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants recruited since 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Health: Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character: Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Salary Scale: €29,810 - €46,948 including 1 LSI pro-rata per annum (1/10/24 Consolidated Scales). Pro-rata if working part-time hours. Informal enquiries to: Jonathan Lerner, Head of Quality Standards, Learning & Development, Tel: 0876038191 (e-mail: Jonathan.lerner@bocsi.ie) Closing date: Sunday 24th November 2024 Applications should be made online using the ‘Apply’ Link Below. The Brothers of Charity Southern Services is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – WEST REGION POST OF PERMANENT: PART-TIME BASIC GRADE SOCIAL WORKER ADULTS SERVICES WEST SECTOR - GALWAY JOB REF: 72061 The Role: To provide a Social Work service to adults with intellectual disability and their families in day, residential, respite and community settings. The initial role will involve supporting individuals and families linked to the Brothers of Charity Services Galway West Sector. Reporting/Responsible To: Head of Social Work Department/Social Work Team Leader. Qualifications: Candidates must have MSW or CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation and current CORU registration. Experience: Candidates must have adequate training and experience to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post. Experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, legislation, knowledge and skills in Social Work within the service area of adults and intellectual disability. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. It is critical that the selected candidate works effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person-centred philosophy. Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times. Working Hours: 56 hours a fortnight based on a 5-day week. Hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. as future Service needs require. Flexibility will be required in order to meet service needs. Annual Leave: 27 days pro rata per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Worker salary scale of €48,124 x 8 increments – €68,217(Max) pro rata per annum applies. LSI €69,540 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Tenure: This post is permanent, part-time and pensionable. Travel: The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty. The travel base for this purpose will be confirmed on appointment to be either Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway or Failte Services, Failte House, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, Galway. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV on-line is 5pm, 19th November 2024. Interviews date to be confirmed. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – West Region is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
