Support 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.

2 X PERMANENT FULL-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS POSTS(1 X Residential Services, 1 X Day Services) – DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO GALWAY. JOB REF: 101422.

The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist people with the achievement of personal outcomes and in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, household tasks, personal and intimate care and other related aspects of physical well-being.

Reporting/Responsible To: Social Care Worker/Staff Nurse/Team Leader/Team Manager depending on location.

Working Hours: 2 X Permanent Full-Time = 78 hours per fortnight. For residential the post is based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to work over a fortnightly duty rosters with evenings and weekends been part of the working roster. There may be occasional split duty hours. Sleep-ins and night duty are a requirement of these posts in order to meet service needs. For day services the post is based on a 5 day roster 8am-8pm.

Annual Leave: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Tenure: 2 posts are Permanent Full-Time and pensionable.

Requirements

Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable. 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. Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs/behaviours of concern/physical disabilities, however, induction and training will be provided. Flexibility, team-working skills, patience and a sense of humour. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills.

Details

Location: Deerpark Adult Services, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. Permanent, Full time. Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year. Closing date: 12 Aug 2026. Informal enquiries to Michelle Martyn Interim Area Manager, or Emer Larkin Service Coordinator on 0909642766. Interviews date: 20th/21st of August 2026.