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CORLANN WEST

2 x TEMPOARY FULL TIME BASIC GRADE SOCIAL WORKERS

ADULTS SERVICES WEST SECTOR - GALWAY

JOB REF: 104989

The Role:

To provide a Social Work service to adults with intellectual disability and their families in day, residential, respite and community settings. The initial role will involve supporting individuals and families linked to the Corlann West Sector.

Reporting/Responsible To:

Head of Social Work Department/Social Work Team Leader.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have MSW or CQSW or a Letter of Accreditation and current CORU registration.

Experience:

Candidates must have adequate training and experience to carry out satisfactorily the duties of the post. Experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is an advantage.

Skills:

Candidates must demonstrate competency in applying theory, legislation, knowledge and skills in Social Work within the service area of adults and intellectual disability.

Candidates must also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

It is critical that the selected candidate works effectively within a dynamic team environment using a person-centred philosophy.

Candidates are expected to work within their professional code of ethics at all times.

The Health Service is undergoing ongoing transformation and therefore it is critical that a flexible attitude to changing environments and work requirements is held by the successful candidate.

A full clean Irish driving licence and use of a car is an essential requirement of the post.

Working Hours:

70 hours a fortnight rostered Monday to Friday. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm to meet the requirements of the programme. Future developments within the services may require that you are prepared to transfer to other work locations as the service needs demand.

Corlann 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:

27 days pro rata per annum.

Remuneration:

Department of Health Social Worker salary scale (01/06/2026) of 51,127 x 8 increments 72,407 (Max) pro rata per annum applies. LSI 73,811 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale.

Tenure:

These two posts is temporary, full time and pensionable linked on a specific purpose basis to a permanent staff members leave.

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 Employers discretion.

Travel:

The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer. Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily performed in the discharge of duty.

The travel base for this purpose will be confirmed on appointment to be either Woodlands Centre, Renmore, Galway or Failte Services, Failte House, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, Galway.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Please see full details attached.

Informal enquires for this post to Michael Flood, Head of Social Work 0876325754.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms/CV on-line is 5pm, Monday 19th October 2026

Interviews will be held on 5th November 2026

Corlann West is an equal opportunities employer.

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