Social Care Worker Day Services

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick D

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation invites applications for a Social Care Worker in the Westmeath Day Services. The role focuses on empowering individuals to live independently, engage with their community and build meaningful relationships.

Ideal candidates have a CORU-registered qualification (Level 7+), a Diploma in Social Care or equivalent, and a full manual driving licence. The team emphasizes person-centred planning and supportive, collaborative work with local communities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Care or related CORU approved qualification (Level 7+).
• Experience with adults who have intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Full driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and IT skills.
• Ability to work in person-centred, community-based supports.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to help individuals live a life of their choosing.
• Support individuals to connect with their local community and build valued social roles.
• Assist individuals with communication needs and challenging behaviours as needed.
• Apply person-centred planning and individualised support approaches.

Skills

New Directions knowledge

Driving licence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Diploma in Social Care

CORU registration (or in progress)

Job description

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing . Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing . Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes Show more

Skills and attributes

• Knowledge of New Directions
• Relevant recognised Qualification
• Full Current Manual Driving Licence
• Registered with CORU or have commenced registration process

Description

SOCIAL CARE WORKER

WESTMEATH DAY SERVICES- Monday to Friday

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

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer