Administrative Assistant in Roscommon

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann provides services to more than 6,000 people each year who have an intellectual disability, including those who also have autism. Funded under Section 38 of the Health Act, we remain deeply committed to a person-centred approach—one that honours each individual’s strengths, aspirations, and rights.

Corlann West 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.

The post is based across the Regional office in Roscommon and The Area office in Monksland Athlone. The person will be involved in the administrative support for all areas of Rindoon Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). The administrative assistant will work with all members of Corlann Teams to ensure safe, quality and personalised service. The post-holder will be required to have an understanding and respect for working in accordance with the mission and ethos of the Corlann. This requires a personal commitment to the vision expressed both in words and in style of working. The post-holder will also be expected to respond to all queries for service provision and forward them on to the relevant staff member as appropriate.

Requirements

A recognised qualification in secretarial/administration and proficiency in IT packages is essential. 3-5 years’ experience working in the area of administration/accounts including experience working with Microsoft packages and computer Databases is essential. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to exercise good judgement discretion and confidentiality. Ability to work in cooperation with others in a team environment. Experience of working with people with disabilities is an advantage.

Details

Location: Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland

Salary: €36,470–€56,018 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Closing Date: 9 Nov 2026

Interview Date: 23 Nov 2026

Annual Leave: 26 days per annum.

Working Hours: 70 hours per fortnight rostered on a 5-day Monday to Friday basis. Flexibility in relation to your hours of work will be required in order to meet service needs. Contracted hours of work may 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.

Travel: A full clean driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post. 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.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to Helen Hunt, Area Manager 087-3485667 or Carolyn Gannon, Services Co-Ordinator 087-7045865. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s on-line is 5 p.m. on Monday 9th November 2026.