Support Worker

DARA; Kildare; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE-funded role

Flexible hours

Job summary

Dara Community Living is seeking a compassionate support worker to provide one-to-one support for individuals in their own homes across a part-time, 1-year fixed term arrangement. The role focuses on independence, personal goals, and community participation under the New Directions Programme.

Responsibilities include daily living support, promoting dignity, and facilitating safe, respectful home and community-based activities.

Qualifications

• Careful, person-centred approach to support individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support with activities of daily living.
• Encourage independence and participation in home and community.
• Assist with community participation, outings and recreation.
• Support development of life skills and personal goals.
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred decisions.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good communication

Independent worker

Experience with autism/ID desirable

Full driving licence

Education

Social Care qualification

Healthcare Support qualification

Job description

One-to-One Support for a number of individuals we support

Terms: Approximately 15-25hrs per week over two arrangements, initial 1-year fixed term contract

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a number of individuals we support from their own homes.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting each person to maintain their independence, achieve personal goals, and actively participate in their 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 their 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 15-25 hours per week)
• Meaningful and rewarding work supporting one to two individuals
• Opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life
• Ongoing support and guidance
• HSE-funded position under the New Directions Programme

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer