Social Care Worker in Ballinasloe

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. Our aim is always to provide, as far as possible, personalised supports that empower people to identify and achieve their own life goals, and to live as valued, equal, and active citizens in their communities.

The Future is Ours to Shape

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.

Deerpark Adult Services provide a range of community-based services including 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 support and are open to change.

Location: Deerpark Adult Services, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland

Staff allocation could be either within residential services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of Deerpark services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

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.

Requirements

Be registered in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU

Or

Be eligible under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration in the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board - CORU (evidence of application status is necessary)

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.

Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.

Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability Autism and individuals with behaviours of concern/mental health are essential. Lamh is desirable. Full training will be provided.

Experience in the area of goal setting and programme implementation through a person centred approach is also desirable.

Working within a staff team and shift leading at times.

IT skills are essential.

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

Details

Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight

Annual Leave: 22 days per annum

Closing date: 12 Aug 2026

Interviews date: 21st/24th August 2026

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to Michelle Martyn Interim Area Manager, or Emer Larkin Service Coordinator on 0909642766.

Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5PM on Wednesday 12th August 2026

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