CORLANN - WEST REGION POST OF: PERMANENT PART-TIME DRIVER/PORTER BRUACH NA MARA SERVICES, SOUTH CONNEMARA, CO. GALWAY REF: 96742 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 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: Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, put into action and follow through. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms Excellent listening skills Creativity and initiative Be innovative and self-motivated Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person- centred philosophy The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality Patience and a sense of humour Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the individuals who use the service. Keep up to date with current practice. 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 (01/02/2026) - €36,288 x 8 increments to €45,484 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. Driving Assessment: Applicants may be required to undergo a Minibus Driving assessment by an Assessor nominated by Corlann. To view full job descriptions please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Service Coordinators Jennifer O'Connell & Hannah Ward or Area Manager Sabina Cendrzak Hynes on Closing date for receipt of all applications is: 5pm Tuesday 5th May 2026 Interviews will take place May 2026 Corlann 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.
CORLANN -WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway) Ref: 96600 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: 75 hours per fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty 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: 24 days pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' service respectively. Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026 apply): Staff Nurse - €37,788 x 12 increments - €54,412 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,032 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse - € 44,811 x 7 increments - €56,200 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €57,846 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. 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 when worked. A location allowance of €2,743 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: X2 permanent full-time posts and pensionable. X1 temporary 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 Beo Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 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 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV's on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 5th May 2026 Interview date is scheduled for May 2026 Corlann 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.
Support Worker (Care Assistant), Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Come and work with one of Ireland's best 150 Employers! Corlann South East 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. Please apply to be in consideration for the following healthcare vacancies with Suir Services (see attached for further details): Support Worker - Permanent, Part Time (39 hours per fortnight), Clonmel (Adult & Children's Respite Service) Support Worker - Permanent, Part Time (39 hours per fortnight), Clonmel (Adult Respite Service) Support Worker - Temporary, Part Time (56 hours per fortnight), Clonmel (Adult Residential Service) The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,536- €47,954 pro-rata) 22 days Annual Leave Sleepover rate €113.20, where applicable Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Full Training provided Career Progression Sick Pay Benefits Employee Assistance Programs Please see attached job description for further details including job requirements, duties, etc. Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 6th May 2026. Corlann 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.
CORLANN - WEST REGION PERMANENT PART-TIME HOUSEHOLD/DOMESTIC JOHN PAUL SERVICES, ADULTS WEST SERVICES, BALLYBANE JOB REF: 96621 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Household/ Domestic Staff appointments for John Paul Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: John Paul Services in Galway city 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. John Paul 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. Reports/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Service Coordinator Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Candidates must have received a good general education. A certificate in Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training is an advantage. Alternatively, a commitment to completing a Food Hygiene /HACCP for Food Handlers training course is required. Candidates must have adequate training and experience to enable him/her to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Candidates must be able to demonstrate domestic, household and food preparation and cooking skills. 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. Working Hours: 60 hours per fortnight based on a 7 day duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday - Friday but may involve weekend or evening work if required to meet service needs. Corlann 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 pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health Domestic Salary Scale (01/02/2026) - €35,082 x 8 increments - €41,283 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 this post. To view full job description please see attached Informal enquires for this post to Anne Dundon, Area Manager or Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator at Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Wednesday 6th May 2026 Interviews for this post will take place May 2026 Corlann 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.
CORLANN -WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight 1 X Temporary Full Time 75 hours a fortnight (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas) Ref: 97052 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 Staff Nurse/*Enhanced Nurse roles are also available. Location: Castlerea Adult Services (Castlerea, Ballintubber, Ballinlough, Cloonfad areas). 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 Castlerea services and this work location may change due to future service needs. Qualifications: 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. 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 and an appreciation of the responsibilities of the post and issues affecting the everyday lives of individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to communicate sensitively with family members and work with them for the best outcomes. Creative problem solving skills. The ability to work independently and seek support from multi-disciplinary 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, individual reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and actively contribute to team based performance management. Working Hours: 1 X Temporary Full Time 75 hours a fortnight 1 X Permanent Part-Time 60 hours a fortnight All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and night duty to meet service needs. The Corlann 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 pro rata per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years' service respectively. Remuneration (Department of Health salary scales as at 01/02/2026apply): Staff Nurse - €37,788 x 12 increments - €54,412 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €56,032 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse - € 44,811 x 7 increments - €56,200 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment €57,846 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. 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 when worked. A location allowance of €2,637 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: The posts are Permanent, Temporary 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 Castlerea Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Informal enquiries for this post to Liz Hunt, Clonard Services Area Manager on or Geraldine McNamara Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV's on-line is 5pm, 11th May 2026 Interviews will be held on 22nd May 2026 CORLANN is an equal opportunities employer INDW 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.
Job Summary These permanent posts are with the Carrigaline/Kinsale/Bandon (13) Children’s Disability Network Team and the Carrigtwohill (7) Children’s Disability Network Team. The role will be based in Carrigaline, Kinsale, Bandon, and Carrigtwohill and requires driving within these areas. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team providing supports to children and young adults aged 0‑18 years with intellectual, physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities, including those on the Autism Spectrum. The position is employed by Corlann South and falls under the national model of service provision “Progressing Disability Services”. You will report to the local Children’s Disability Network Manager and receive clinical supervision from the Head of Discipline. Candidate Requirements Statutory Registration: Must be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Physiotherapists Register maintained by the Physiotherapists Registration Board at CORU. Proof of registration must be provided before contract. Clinical Experience: Minimum three years full‑time post‑qualification experience (or an aggregate equivalent). Experience with children 0‑18 years with intellectual, physical, sensory/motor disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is essential. Experience working with families and as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential; hydrotherapy experience is desirable. Professional Ability: Must possess the requisite knowledge and a high standard of suitability and professional ability for the duties of the office. English Language: Demonstrate command of English to carry out duties effectively. Driver’s Licence: Full, clean licence qualified to drive on Irish roads. Transport for the role will be provided by the employee and travel expenses paid at appropriate rates. Annual Registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Physiotherapists Register and confirm registration with CORU via an annual Safety Assurance Certificate. Salary Scale €64,551 – €76,007 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time hours (Department of Health Consolidated Scales 1/2/26). Reporting Report to the Children’s Disability Network Manager. Clinical supervision provided by the Head of Discipline. Equal Opportunity Statement Corlann South is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview POSTS: SOCIAL CARE WORKERS (Strokestown, Tulsk, Elphin, Ballinagare and Ballaghaderreen areas). Job Ref: 96947. A panel may be formed from this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Social Care Worker roles are also available. Cruachan Adult Services – locations above. Staff allocation could be 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 Cruachan 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. Eligibility Criteria / Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. 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: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ Hold a schedule 3 qualification. See note 1 below. Schedule 3 qualifications are listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005. Transitional provisions apply; candidates may apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to 30 November 2025. Hold a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 must submit proof of application for registration with CORU. Acceptable proof is correspondence confirming the application was received by 30 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. After 30 November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30 November 2023 and have been engaged in practice in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years full-time (or an aggregate of 2 years full-time) between 30 November 2018 and 30 November 2023, considered as Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005. Requirements A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads. It may also be necessary to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already possessed). Assistance will be provided toward this. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement. Experience Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation through a person-centred approach is desirable. Experience working within a staff team and, at times, in a leadership/shift-leading role. Working Hours 1 x Permanent Part-Time 75 hours per fortnight 3 x Permanent Part-Time 60 hours per fortnight 1 x Permanent Part-Time 56 hours per fortnight 1 x Permanent Part-Time average contracted hours of 23.50 hours per week, rostered flexibly on a 4-week roster 1 x Permanent Part-Time 76 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 & Remuneration Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Appropriate service-related leave after 5 and 10 years of service. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as of 01/02/2026: €40,851 - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment to €57,217 (pro-rata for part-time) after 3 years at the maximum of the scale. Additional payments for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Quoted salary is based on a 39-hour week; incremental credit may be granted subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure A panel may be formed from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed-term Social Care Worker appointments at the Strokestown Adult Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Application & Inquiries Full job description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Patricia Coleman, Area Manager at 0871447954. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms / CVs online is 5pm, 6 May 2026. Interview date to be confirmed. 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Corlann is seeking a Permanent Residential Social Care Worker in Clarinbridge, Ireland. The role involves providing a safe environment for individuals with complex needs, including autism and mental health issues. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including registration with CORU, and experience is preferred. The position includes a 78-hour fortnight roster and a salary range from €40,851 to €56,155 per annum based on the Department of Health scale. Corlann is dedicated to equal opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Overview Corlann – West Region provides a community‑based, person‑centred service focused on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision is to support people to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice nationally and internationally. Location Bruach na Mara Services, South Connemara, Co. Galway. Reference 96742 Reporting To Team leader / Service coordinator / Area manager. Working with Individuals and families, front‑line staff. Qualifications A full clean driving licence (Class D1) and CPC examinations are essential. Applicants must demonstrate willingness to learn Irish. Experience Relevant minibus driving experience. Experience working with persons with an intellectual disability is an advantage. General maintenance provision experience is an advantage. Skills Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals, implement them and follow through. Effective communication in both written and verbal forms. Excellent listening skills. Creativity and initiative. Self‑motivation and innovation. Commitment to current best practice and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person‑centred philosophy. Good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality. Patience and a sense of humour. Network with local community groups to develop positive links for users. Keep up to date with current practice. Working Hours 26.5 hours a fortnight based on a 5‑day duty roster. Service requires flexibility in hours to meet personal outcome measures. Annual Leave 22 days pro rata per annum (8.46 hours per 100 hours worked). Remuneration Department of Health Driver (Patients Public Roads) salary scale (01/02/2026) – €36,288 x 8 increments to €45,484 pro rata per annum. Tenure Permanent, part‑time and pensionable. Probation Nine months. Employment may be terminated during probation if unsuitable. Driving Assessment Applicants may be required to undergo a minibus driving assessment by an assessor nominated by Corlann. Contact Informal enquiries: Service Coordinators Jennifer O’Connell & Hannah Ward or Area Manager Sabina Cendrzak Hynes – 091 869790. Closing Date 5pm Tuesday 5th May 2026. EEO Statement Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 individualized 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 Overview The role of the CNM1/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 Clarin Services is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. We are looking for an innovative, creative, motivated, visionary person who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. The candidate will be flexible, adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support, be 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 fulfills their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. Responsibilities 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 Ensuring the physical, medical, social and emotional wellbeing outcomes of the people supported are observed Reporting 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 essential. 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: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Hold a schedule 3 qualification. Hold a comparable qualification recognised by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. Meet the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 and submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU (correspondence confirming the application received by 30th November 2025). Note 1 – Schedule 3 Qualifications: 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 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. 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 cooperate 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. Annual Leave Leave will be granted according to the agreed leave assigned to the grade of the successful candidate 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 candidate i.e. Social Care Leader or CNM1. Other Information Tenure: 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. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
