Support Worker in Athenry

About the Role

Corlann (formerly Brothers of Charity Services Ireland) is recruiting Support Workers to assist people with intellectual disabilities and autism to achieve personal outcomes and participate in community life. The role focuses on supporting individuals in daily living, promoting independence, and delivering personal care as required.

The Support Worker will work within Skylark Adult Services in Athenry, Co. Galway, initially in residential, respite, day, or community settings. Duties include assisting with meals, household tasks, personal care, and supporting individuals to engage in social and community activities. The role reports to a Social Care Worker, Staff Nurse, Team Leader, or Team Manager, depending on location.

Corlann’s service model is based on personal outcome measures and person-centred planning, requiring flexibility to meet individual needs. The successful candidates may be required to work weekends, evenings, nights, split duties, public holidays, and sleep-ins to accommodate service demands.

Requirements

• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• A full clean manual driving licence is required. Assistance may be provided to obtain a Class D1 driving licence if needed.
• A good general education is required; a QQI Level 5 or higher qualification in intellectual disability or a related FETAC course is desirable.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or complex needs is desirable, though induction and training will be provided.
• Flexibility, team-working skills, patience, and a sense of humour are essential.
• Proficiency in IT skills is required.

Details

• Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year (pro-rata for part-time). Salary scales are based on Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) scales as at 01/06/2026, with incremental progression and a Long Service Increment (LSI) of €48,434 after 3 years on the maximum scale.
• Contract Type: 1 x Permanent, Full-Time (78 hours per fortnight) and 1 x Specified Purpose, Part-Time (52 hours per fortnight). Both roles are pensionable.
• Location: Skylark Adult Services, Athenry, Co. Galway. Staff allocation may initially be within residential, respite, day, or community settings, with potential for future changes based on service needs.
• Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e., 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.
• Additional Payments: Additional payments are made for weekends, public holidays, sleepovers, and night duty when worked.
• Probation: A nine-month probationary period applies, with the possibility of extension or termination during this period.
• Tenure: A panel may be formed for subsequent permanent, temporary, or fixed-term Support Worker appointments within Skylark Adult Services over the next 6 to 12 months.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a completed application form or CV online by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Interviews: Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 8 December 2026.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Noel Burke on 087 145 4792 or Jim Noone on 087 656 8796.