Support Worker

Muiríosa Foundation; Kildare; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd seeks a dedicated Support Worker to join Kildare Day Services. This permanent full‑time role offers the chance to help individuals with independent living skills, health and wellbeing, and community inclusion.

You will motivate people to pursue personal interests and life goals in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or willingness to undertake training, plus knowledge of person-centred plans and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is desirable.
• Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards and Person-Centred Plans is preferred.
• A valid full driving licence for a manual vehicle in Ireland is required.

Responsabilités

• Support individuals with independent living skills and personal health and wellbeing.
• Encourage community inclusion and participation in life goals.
• Motivate and empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives within the Kildare services.

Connaissances

Person-centred planning

IT skills

Driving licence

Disability support

Organisational skills

Formation

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Outils

New Directions Interim Standards

Description du poste

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