Support Worker

Muiriosa-Foundation; Kildare; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for Vacation and Sick

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation is recruiting a Support Worker to join the Kildare Day Services team. The role focuses on enabling individuals with intellectual disabilities to live independently, engage with the community and maintain personal health and wellbeing.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support qualifications or be willing to undertake training. A valid manual driving licence in Ireland is required, and experience with diverse support needs is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills, or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training.
• Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards and Person Centred Plans.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals within Kildare Day Services with independent living skills and community inclusion.
• Encourage and motivate individuals to pursue personal interests and life goals.
• Work as part of a dynamic team to promote health, wellbeing and daily living skills.

Skills

New Directions knowledge

Manual driving licence (Ireland)

Suitability as per job spec

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

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
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
• Suitability as outlined in job description and person specification

Description

SUPPORT WORKER

Kildare Day Services

Permanent Full Time 78 Hours Per Fortnight

Informal enquiries to:

Darragh Moore (office hours only) – 087-7402113

We are recruiting a Support Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Kildare 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 a ambitious and enthusiastic Support Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life.

Requirements:

• FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills, or equivalent; Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training.
• Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards and Person Centred Plans.
• A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland;
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or supporting individuals with visual/hearing loss is highly desirable;
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage;
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 11th November 2026 @ 6pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer