Support Worker in Oranmore

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Support Worker
Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland
Full time, Permanent
€34,881 - 48,434
Fluent English
Closing date: August 24, 2026 4:00 PM

About the Role

Corlann is the new name for Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. Corlann draws inspiration from cor, the Latin word for heart, and lann, the Irish word for place. Together, they express a powerful idea: that heart is at the centre of everything we do, and that our purpose is to create a place of belonging for every person we support. Corlann symbolises our determination to shape a vibrant, progressive future for our services, and to advocate tirelessly so that the people we support can shape their own lives. Our name embodies our ethos, our culture, and the foundation on which we continue to grow.

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.

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.

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.

Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight based on a 5-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend work if required to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries for this post to: Helen Lawrence Area Manager or Claire Keane Service Co Ordinator on 091 - 721410

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Monday 24th August 2026

Interviews will take place the week of the 14thSeptember 2026

Corlann is an equal opportunities employer