Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Full time
Overview

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES – West Region

POSTS: SUPPORT WORKERS (Care Assistant grade)

2 X Permanent Fulltime, 78 hours a fortnight

1 X Permanent Part-time, 70 hours a fortnight

2 X Permanent Part-time, 60 hours a fortnight

RINDOON ADULT SERVICES (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town)

Ref: 85416

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Locum Support Worker roles are also available.

Location: Rindoon Services (Athlone, Kilteevan, Roscommon Town Areas). 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 Rindoon services and this work location may change due to future service needs.

The Role

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.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills
  • 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
  • 2 X Permanent Fulltime, 78 hours a fortnight
  • 1 X Permanent Part-time, 70 hours a fortnight
  • 2 X Permanent Part-time, 60 hours a 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.

The Brothers of Charity Services model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported.

Annual Leave

22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked.

Remuneration

Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/08/2025: €34,036 x 11 increments - €46,652 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,454 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked.

Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service.

Tenure

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Support Worker appointments within the Rindoon Adult Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months.

Full Job Description

Informal enquiries to:

Helen Hunt, Athlone / Roscommon Services Area Manager on 0873485667

Or

Carolyn Gannon, Athlone / Roscommon Services Coordinator 087-7045865

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV's on-line is 5pm, 25th September 2025

Interview date 8th October 2025

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

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