Position
Social Care Worker – Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Ref: 96325.
About Corlann – West Region
Corlann – West Region provides a community based, person-centred service for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision is to support people with intellectual disabilities to live a full and valued life in their community.
Bruach na Mara Adult Services offers day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and multidisciplinary services.
Location
South Connemara. Staff may be assigned to residential, respite, day or community settings.
Role Overview
Social Care Workers are key workers, providing supportive and advocacy roles for adults supported by Corlann. They assist in developing person-centred plans, promote independence, encourage community participation, and facilitate informed choices.
Reporting
Team Leader / Team Manager.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement person-centred plans for adults with intellectual disability, autism, or complex needs.
Support individuals to make informed choices and achieve their potential.
Encourage participation in community activities and foster positive risk-taking.
Network with local community groups and build positive links for service users.
Organise and plan to support goal setting and outcome achievement.
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant third-level qualification in Social Care Sector (registered with CORU or in process of registration).
Full clean manual driving licence (manual transmission); Class D1 licence may be required (assistance provided).
Experience working with people with intellectual disability, autism, or complex needs preferred.
Fluency in written and spoken English and proficiency with IT skills.
Skills
Leadership and networking skills.
Good organisational and planning skills.
Creativity, initiative, self‑motivation, flexibility, and good judgement.
Commitment to best practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Excellent listening skills, patience, and a sense of humour.
Working Hours
Based on a 14‑day duty roster. May include weekend work, public holidays, evenings/night duties, sleep‑ins and split duty hours to meet service needs.
Annual Leave
22 days per annum (pro‑ratio for part‑time). Additional 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‑ratio for part‑time). Long service increment of €57,217 after 3 years. Additional payments for weekends, public holidays, and night duty. Salary based on a 39‑hour work week. Incremental credit for previous public sector service.
Tenure & Probation
Permanent full‑time (78 hours fortnight) and part‑time (52 hours fortnight) posts. All posts pensionable. Probationary period of nine months.
Application Details
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 29 April 2026. Interview scheduled for May 2026.
For informal enquiries: Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell (Service Coordinator) – 091‑721536.
Equal Opportunities
Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
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