Social Care Worker With Team Lead Responsibilities Laois Day Services

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick

Job summary

Muiriosa Foundation is recruiting a Social Care Worker with team lead responsibilities to support individuals at Laois Day Services. This fixed-term, 12-month contract involves working across a dynamic team to assist with independent living skills, community inclusion and health promotion.

The role requires CORU registration or progression, a full manual driving licence, and a compassionate, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Care (Level 7) or equivalent recognised qualification.
• CORU registration or clear start of registration process.
• Full driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disability/autism.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with independent living skills and community inclusion.
• Promote personal health and wellbeing of individuals.
• Motivate and encourage individuals to pursue personal interests and life goals.
• Lead a team in Laois day services when required.

Skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Driving licence (manual)

Education

Diploma in Social Care (Level 7)

Tools

CORU registration in progress

Job description

Social Care Worker With Team Lead Responsibilities Laois Day Services

• Fixed Term, Part-time

Who We Are

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

Skills and attributes

• Qualification appropriate to Role
• Experience of supporting individuals with intellectual disability
• suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
• Full Current Manual Driving Licence
• Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of Registering with CORU
• Suitability as outlined in detail in job description and person specification

Description

SOCIAL CARE WORKER WITH TEAM LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

FIXED TERM 12 MONTH CONTRACT 72 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT

We are recruiting for the position of Social Care Worker with team lead responsibilities to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life.

Requirements:

• Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications), Please note social care candidates must be registered with CORU or provide confirmation from CORU that they have commenced the process of registration.
• A valid Full Driving Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland;
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or behaviours of concern
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage;
• Suitability as outlined in the job desciption and person specification attached
• Remuneration based on on the June 2026 Social Care Worker with qualification (Department of Health Consolidated Pay Scales).

We also require staff members to be willing to work alone across a variety of locations as required.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 @ 7pm

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer