Social Care Worker 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. 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.

Spraoi Children’s Respite Services provides respite services to children from 6 years up to 18 years of age who have a wide range of needs including those with autism, physical disability, medical needs and behavioural needs. Spraoi Respite service is located in Roscommon town.

The Social Care Worker will fulfil a key-worker and supportive role for the children/young people; aim to provide an environment where the children/young people will be safe and secure; be responsible for all aspects of personal care required by the individual child/young person (including support with their meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the child)/young person); lead the shift where required; work in a constructive, flexible and positive manner with all colleagues and will actively participate in, and contribute to, ensuring compliance with HIQA standards.

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 and individuals with challenging behaviour 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.

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

Location: Roscommon, Ireland

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year

Closing date: 31 Aug 2026

Informal enquiries to Margaret Hannon, Children’s Service Coordinator on 0873804106

Interviews will take place week beginning 7th /14th September.

How to Apply

Apply online by 5PM, Monday 31st August 2026.