Support Worker in Claregalway

About the Role

The role of support worker is to assist the people who use our service to meet their day to day needs, reach their full potential, promote independence and to be an active part of their the local community. We support them to further their education (both internal and external to the Service) and to build their independent living skills if this is their choice. A major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support people who use the Service with development of their own Individual Plan and supporting them to achieve their own Personal Outcome goals. The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care which includes supporting individuals with their meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being as required by the individual.

Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Senior Staff/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager

Requirements

Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification appropriate to the Field of intellectual disability is an advantage. QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable.

• A minimum of one years’ experience of working with individuals with an Intellectual Disability is desirable, full training will be provided.
• The candidate should have knowledge of person-centred planning.
• A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. It may 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, should it be required.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• To be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team working skills together with an enthusiasm for the post.

Details

Location: Claregalway, County Galway, Ireland

Sector: public sector

Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year

Closing date: 1 Sept 2026

Tenure: Temporary, Part-time

Annual Leave: 23 days per annum.

Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands.

Informal enquiries to Tony Gallagher, Area Manager, or Joanne Canavan / Lelia Crowe, Service Coordinators on 091 500254

How to Apply

Closing date for this campaign is 5pm Tuesday 1st September 2026