Support Worker

Dara Community Living; Kildare; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE-funded position under the Newdirec

Job summary

Dara Community Living is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to individuals in their own homes in Ireland. The role focuses on helping people maintain independence, achieve personal goals, and engage with their communities under the New Directions Programme.

Contract is approximately 15-25 hours per week across two arrangements, with an initial 1-year fixed term. Full driving licence or access to a vehicle is advantageous, and relevant social care qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for individuals in their own homes.
• Support independent living and community participation.
• Encourage and develop life skills and personal goals.
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred decision-making.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Initiative

Autism/intellectual disabilities exp

Education

Qualification in Social Care / Healthcare Support or related field

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
• 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

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

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

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer