Support Worker - Empower Independent Living & Inclusion

Muiríosa Foundation; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Person-centred planning

IT skills

Driving licence

Disability support

Organisational skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Tools

New Directions Interim Standards

Job description

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.