Social Care Worker in Roscommon
- Salary
- €41,260–€57,789 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026
About the Role
Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. 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 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 outcome. 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
Sector: public sector
Salary: €41,260–€57,789 per year
Closing date: 29 Oct 2026
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 46 hours per fortnight, 56 hours per fortnight, 60 hours per fortnight (40 hours permanent, 20 annualised), 68 hours per fortnight
All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs.
Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years’ service respectively.
Informal enquiries to: Nollaig Lavin, Roscommon Town Services Area Manager on 0874130565
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV’s online is 5pm on 29th October 2026
Interviews date to be confirmed
How to Apply
Apply online.
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Frequently asked
- What are the eligibility requirements for this role?
- 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. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Social Care Worker at Corlann?
- Social Care Workers fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. 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.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- Permanent Part-Time 46 hours per fortnight, 56 hours per fortnight, 60 hours per fortnight (40 hours permanent, 20 annualised), 68 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs.
- Where is this role located?
- Roscommon, Ireland.
- What is the salary for this role?
- €41,260–€57,789 per year