Support Worker

St Christopher's Services CLG; Longford; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Christophers Services CLG invites applications for relief/locum support workers to assist across all St Christophers Services locations in County Longford. A minimum number of hours monthly is required to remain active on the relief panel.

The role focuses on person-centred support to people with intellectual disabilities, promoting independence and quality of life. The successful candidate will have a minimum FETAC Level 5 in Social Care or related discipline, and a full clean driving

Qualifications

• A Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Special Needs/Healthcare or related discipline
• Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities and behaviours of concern
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of role

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of person-centred care and support to promote independence and quality of life for service users across daily living activities

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Special Needs/Healthcare or related discipline

Job description

St Christophers Services CLG

St. Christopher's Service provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities. It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential. We are looking for staff who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our mission and national standards, underpinned by quality and best practice and research.

Relief/Locum Support Worker St Christophers Service

St. Christopher's Service provides a comprehensive, efficient, and innovative service to people with intellectual disabilities. It is a high quality, community-based service, based on identified individualised needs, enabling service users to reach their fullest potential. We are looking for staff who are committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families, in a person centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our mission and national standards, underpinned by quality and best practice and research.

Please note: Relief/Locum staff must be available to work across all St. Christopher's Services locations throughout County Longford, in line with service needs. A minimum number of hours must be worked each month to remain active on the relief panel.

We have opportunities for relief/locum support worker within St Christophers Services, Longford. The successful candidate will maintain the highest attainable standards of person-centred care and support, to promote optimum independence and to enhance the quality of life of the Service User in all aspects of daily living.

Qualification

A Minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Special Needs/Healthcare or related discipline

Experience

Experience working with people with Intellectual Disabilities and behaviours of concern.

Full clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of role

Informal enquiries to:

Maria Keane
Head of Residential and Respite Services
St Christopher Services
I Leamore Park, Battery Road, Co. Longford
T: [phone] | E: [e-mail]

Latest date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 9th October 2026