Support Worker

Dara Community Living; Celbridge; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive team

Job summary

Dara Community Living in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a young lady who lives in her own home in the Celbridge area. This role focuses on helping her maintain independence, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in her community in line with the New Directions Programme.

Hours are approximately 6 hours per week, with flexible, part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience supporting people with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage.
• Relevant qualification in Social Care, Healthcare Support, or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with activities of daily living
• Encouraging and promoting independence within her own home
• Assisting with community participation, social outings, and recreational activities
• Supporting the development of life skills and personal goals
• Promoting choice, dignity, and person-centred decision-making
• Ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication

Independent working

Experience with autism/ID (desirable)

Driving licence/vehicle (advantage)

Social care qualification (desirable)

Education

Social Care / Healthcare Support qualification

Job description

One-to-One Support for a Young Lady

Hours: Approximately 6 hours per week

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a young lady who lives in her own home.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting her to maintain her independence, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in her community in line with the principles of the New Directions Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support with activities of daily living
• Encouraging and promoting independence within her own home
• Assisting with community participation, social outings, and recreational activities
• Supporting the development of life skills and personal goals
• Promoting choice, dignity, and person-centred decision-making
• Ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment

Essential Requirements

• A caring, patient, and person-centred approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Experience supporting people with Autism and/or intellectual disabilities is desirable
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage
• Relevant qualification in Social Care, Healthcare Support, or a related field is desirable

We Offer

• Flexible part-time hours (approximately 6 hours per week)
• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting one individual
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life
• Ongoing support and guidance
• HSE-funded position under the New Directions Programme

If you are passionate about supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives, we would love to hear from you.