It’s all about supporting people to live their best life and it starts with you!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

Our Human Resources team is committed to supporting the organisation in achieving its mission, committed to building capacity for change and committed to providing the highest level of service to our staff and leaders to ensure the people we support live their best lives.

Join our team and make a difference  supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families.  We deliver the best person-centred care for the people we support.  Operating a total of 60 centres across Galway City and County.  These services are provided across a range of Day Care, Residential and Respite facilities.

Ability West currently employs circa 630 professional; passionate and dedicated staff with a wide range of different skills, experience and backgrounds, working in diverse teams who strive to provide the best possible care and service to the people we support.

We support our employees continual professional development, through internal and external training opportunities. The organisation provides generous staff benefits and is committed to  the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Our staff teams are our greatest asset, and we appreciate and acknowledge each staff member’s commitment and dedication.

Join Our Team at Ability West – Recruitment Open Days

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We support persons with varying levels of intellectual disabilities and we are hiring!

We’ve got some exciting positions for Persons in Charge, Nurse Managers, Social Care Workers, and Care Assistants to join our dedicated and supportive team.

Come along to one of our Recruitment Open Days to meet us in person and learn more about the rewarding career opportunities we have to offer.

Walk-In Interviews:
We’re hosting walk-in interviews throughout each day — no appointment needed! Please bring along your CV and references.

Why Work with Ability West?

  • Excellent salary and benefits package

  • Flexible shifts to support work–life balance

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities

  • A supportive team committed to high-quality care

Take the next step in your career with an organisation that truly values its people and the community it serves.

Come and have a chat with us

Open Day Schedule:

  • Tuesday, 4th November:

    Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill | 8am – 5pm

  • Wednesday, 5th November:

    Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill | 11am – 7pm

  • Thursday, 6th November:

    Ability West House, Tuam | 10am – 5pm

read some of our staff testimonials here

You can apply for any of the roles listed below by clicking on the appropriate link. When you click on apply you will have to enter your personal details and then upload your CV.

apply here!

In relation to student placements, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at recruitment@abilitywest.ie.