One-to-One Support Worker: Flexible Hours & Independence

Dara Community Living; Kildare; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Meaningful and rewarding work

Opportunity to make a positive difffer

Ongoing support and guidance

HSE-funded position under the Newdirec

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Dara Community Living in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance for residents from their own homes. The role focuses on maintaining independence, achieving personal goals, and enabling active community participation under the New Directions Programme.

This part-time, fixed-term position (1 year) offers flexible hours (approximately 15–25 hours per week) and emphasizes person-centered care, safe and respectful support, and opportunities to make a

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience supporting people with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage.
• Relevant qualification in Social Care or Healthcare Support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with activities of daily living.
• Encouraging and promoting independence within their own home.
• Assisting with community participation, social outings, and recreational activities.
• Supporting the development of life skills and personal goals.
• Promoting choice, dignity, and person-centred decision-making.
• Ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Skills

Caring, patient, person-centred

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent work & initiative

Education

Qualification in Social Care or Healthcare Support

Job description

Dara Community Living in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance for residents from their own homes. The role focuses on maintaining independence, achieving personal goals, and enabling active community participation under the New Directions Programme.

This part-time, fixed-term position (1 year) offers flexible hours (approximately 15–25 hours per week) and emphasizes person-centered care, safe and respectful support, and opportunities to make a