One-to-One Support Worker — Flexible Part-Time Role

DARA; Kildare; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE-funded role

Flexible hours

Job summary

Dara Community Living is seeking a compassionate support worker to provide one-to-one support for individuals in their own homes across a part-time, 1-year fixed term arrangement. The role focuses on independence, personal goals, and community participation under the New Directions Programme.

Responsibilities include daily living support, promoting dignity, and facilitating safe, respectful home and community-based activities.

Qualifications

• Careful, person-centred approach to support individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support with activities of daily living.
• Encourage independence and participation in home and community.
• Assist with community participation, outings and recreation.
• Support development of life skills and personal goals.
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred decisions.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good communication

Independent worker

Experience with autism/ID desirable

Full driving licence

Education

Social Care qualification

Healthcare Support qualification

Job description

Dara Community Living is seeking a compassionate support worker to provide one-to-one support for individuals in their own homes across a part-time, 1-year fixed term arrangement. The role focuses on independence, personal goals, and community participation under the New Directions Programme.

Responsibilities include daily living support, promoting dignity, and facilitating safe, respectful home and community-based activities.