Support Worker in County Galway

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.

Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally.

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.

Location: Bruach na Mara Adult Services (South Connemara). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Bruach na Mara services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

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

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 is desirable, 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

Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year. 78 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: 23 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. There are currently permanent full-time & temporary full-time pensionable posts available. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Bruach na Mara Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries for the above post to Sabina Hynes (Area Manager) or Jennifer O’Connell/Hannah Ward (Service Co Ordinators) on 091-721536. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 27th August 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.