Social Care Worker Day Services

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd is seeking a Social Care Worker for Westmeath Day Services. The role focuses on helping individuals live life on their terms, stay connected in their community, and access new experiences while building real relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a CORU-approved Diploma in Social Care (minimum Level 7) and CORU registration or be in the process of registering, with a Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Care (CORU approved) at Level 7 or higher.
• CORU registration or in the process of registration is required for social care candidates.
• Experience with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is valued.
• Experience supporting individuals to connect with their local community.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to support individuals to live a life of their choosing.
• Help individuals become connected and valued within their local community.
• Assist individuals in developing real and authentic relationships.
• Apply person-centred planning and individualised support approaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (manual)

Team player

IT skills

Community engagement

Problem solving

Education

CORU-approved Diploma in Social Care (minimum Level 7)

CORU registration (or in progress)

Job description

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

(Various Contract Hours Available)

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, creative and energetic social care worker to join our day services team. 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 support the 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.

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

WESTMEATH DAY SERVICES- Monday to Friday

(Various Contract Hours Available)

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, creative and energetic social care worker to join our day services team. 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 support the 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.

Requirements

• Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience of supporting individuals with a broad range of support needs including behaviours of concern.
• A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Adaptable and open communication skills - written and verbal.
• Supportive, dependable team player.
• Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 9th November 2026

Informal enquiries to Jennifer Quinn 087-7115678, Margaret Boyle 087-9470671, Karen Cahill 087-6694090 or Samantha Brady 087-3794561

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