Relief If and When Required -Staff Nurses - Social Care Workers - Support Workers

The Muiriosa Foundation; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Ireland is looking for a Relief Social Care Worker to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in their residential services. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification and experience in providing person-centred support, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. This position requires flexibility in working hours, including potential night and weekend shifts. A full manual driving licence is also necessary.

Benefits

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Opportunities for Advancement

Ergonomics assessments

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
• Full current manual driving licence required.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with an intellectual disability to lead a life of their choosing.
• Assist in developing real and authentic relationships.
• Provide opportunities for new experiences.

Skills

Experience in Intellectual Disability and/or autism

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of HIQA Standards

Ability to support individuals with person-centred planning

Education

Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care/Applied Social Studies (Level 7)

FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills

Job description

Are you a social care, nursing, QQI 5 Healthcare student or someone who has previously worked in the social or healthcare sector looking to get back to the workplace.

Perhaps you have thought about a career in social care and are willing to undertake further studies and want some flexibility with your work.

The Muiriosa Foundation are currently recruiting for Relief Social Care Worker, Relief Support Worker and Relief Staff Nurse positions in their Westmeath Residential Services.

We are seeking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers/Support Workers/Staff Nurses to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will involve supporting individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person-centred planning and knowledge of person-directed and individualised support approaches.

If you are a Social Care Worker/Support Worker/Staff Nurse with the ability to connect to people and have a passion for supporting people to live typical meaningful lifestyles, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.

Enquiries:

Margaret Boyle, Residential Leader /Clodagh Stones, Residential Leader (Monday -Friday 9:00-17:00)

Requirements:

On the live register of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications), or FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills or willingness to complete. Please note social care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.

• Full current manual driving licence.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to become an effective team member.
• Excellent record keeping and report writing skills.
• Ability to support individuals to connect with their local community and develop and maintain relationships.
• Ability to support individuals with person-centred planning.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts in our residential services. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and to be flexible to work across all locations and move as priorities change.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 17th October 2025

Skills:

• Knowledge of HIQA Standards
• Experience in Intellectual Disability and/or autism
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
• Full Current Manual Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development + Growth
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Ergonomics assessments
• Pension Scheme