Actionus

Connacht

Support Work jobs in Galway.

Support workers underpin supported living, mental health recovery, learning disability and homelessness services, often on rotas that need short-notice cover. Actionus books support workers and senior support workers onto locum, temporary and permanent contracts with weekly online timesheets and weekly pay.

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Hiring in Galway

What the Galway market looks like.

Galway is the tertiary centre for the west of Ireland, with elective orthopaedics and rehabilitation concentrated at Merlin Park. The wider region includes islands and remote communities, which shapes how community services are delivered.

Major employers in Connacht

  • —University Hospital Galway
  • —Merlin Park University Hospital
  • —HSE West community healthcare
  • —Bon Secours Hospital Galway

Also covering

Athenry · Tuam · Loughrea · Ennis · Castlebar · Roscommon

Typical settings

  • Supported living
  • Mental health recovery services
  • Learning disability services
  • Homelessness and housing support

Common specialities

  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Substance misuse
  • Waking nights

Questions

Support Work work in Galway, answered.

What support work jobs are available in Galway?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent support work roles across Galway and the wider Connacht area, including supported living, mental health recovery services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire support workers in Galway?
Actionus works with social care employers across Galway and the wider Connacht area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring support workers.
What registration do I need to work as a support work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Galway?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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