Social Care Worker in Galway

About the Role

Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services Ireland) is recruiting a Social Care Worker to support adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Ballybane, Galway. The role is based at John Paul Adult Services, which is transitioning from campus-based care to community living, with a focus on person-centred planning and empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives in their communities.

The Social Care Worker will act as a key worker, providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can participate in community and leisure activities, make choices, and enjoy experiences that align with their potential and expectations. Responsibilities include forming partnerships with individuals and their families, supporting personal goal achievement, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

This role may require flexibility to accommodate integrated day services, weekend work, split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty, and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann’s model is based on the Personal Outcome Measures quality and person-centred planning system, requiring employees to be adaptable in their working hours.

Requirements

• Registration with the Social Care Workers Register maintained by CORU, or eligibility under the Section 91 (existing practitioner) route for registration. Evidence of application status is necessary.
• A full clean manual driving licence, essential for the role. Assistance may be provided to obtain a Class D1 driving licence if required.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• Proficiency in IT skills.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or complex needs is desirable, though induction and training will be provided.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set goals and follow through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, creativity, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Patience, a sense of humour, and commitment to current best practice in intellectual disability support.
• Ability to network with local community groups and develop positive links for individuals using the service.

Details

• Location: Ballybane, Galway.
• Contract Type: Permanent, full-time.
• Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year (Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/06/2026). The scale ranges from €41,260 to €56,717 with a long service increment of €57,789 payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments are made for weekends, public holidays, and night duty.
• Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight (based on a 14-day duty roster). The role may require weekend work, split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty, and sleep-ins.
• Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e., 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Service-related leave is granted after 5 and 10 years’ service.
• Probation: A probationary period of nine months applies. Employment may be terminated during this period if suitability is not confirmed. The probation period may be extended at the employer’s discretion.
• Closing Date: 19 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Interview Date: Proposed week of 23 November 2026.
• A panel may be formed, and subsequent appointments may be made from this panel over the next 6 months.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a completed application form or CV online by the closing date of 5:00 PM on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

Informal enquiries can be directed to:

• Anne Dundon, Area Manager, at 091 783600
• Rita McHugh, Service Coordinator, at 091 783600