Support Worker

Dara Community Living; Kildare; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Meaningful and rewarding work

Opportunity to make a positive difffer

Ongoing support and guidance

HSE-funded position under the Newdirec

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Dara Community Living in Ireland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance for residents from their own homes. The role focuses on maintaining independence, achieving personal goals, and enabling active community participation under the New Directions Programme.

This part-time, fixed-term position (1 year) offers flexible hours (approximately 15–25 hours per week) and emphasizes person-centered care, safe and respectful support, and opportunities to make a

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 or Healthcare Support is desirable.

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.

Skills

Caring, patient, person-centred

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent work & initiative

Education

Qualification in Social Care or Healthcare Support

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

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer