Support Worker (Person Centred Wing)

Rezoomo; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation is seeking a motivated Support Worker to assist individuals with intellectual disability to live a good life through person-centred approaches aligned to their interests and preferences.

The successful candidate will support individuals to connect with their local communities, develop authentic relationships and lead initiatives that enable social engagement, communication and valued social roles. Sleepover shifts and rosters apply.

Qualifications

• Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to realise their vision for a ‘good life’ through person-centred approaches.
• Lead initiatives to help individuals live a life of their choosing and what matters to them.
• Help individuals become connected and valued within their local community and develop authentic relationships.
• Be available for sleepover shifts and willing to work alone in residents’ homes.

Skills

Experience in Intellectual Disability

Manual Driving Licence

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing . Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes

Skills and attributes

• Experience in Intellectual Disability and/or autism
• suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
• Full Current Manual Driving Licence

Description

PERSON CENTRED WING

SUPPORT WORKER

The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Support Worker to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a ‘good life’. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.

Informal Enquiries to: Paul Hyland 087-7371905

Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:

• FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Strong initiative and creativity.
• Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
• Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 12th October 2026

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer