Support Workers

TN Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Support Workers to join dynamic teams in community residential settings. This role involves empowering adults with intellectual disabilities and autism to connect with their community and develop independent living skills. Successful candidates will have the chance to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals. With various contracts available, flexibility in working hours is essential, including days, weekends, and nights. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the right qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in community residential settings to promote health and wellbeing.
• Encourage and motivate individuals to pursue personal interests and life goals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Motivation

Experience with Intellectual Disabilities

Person-Centered Planning

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support

Willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Support Workers Roles – Delvin, Co Westmeath, Trim & Athboy, Co Meath

(Various Contracts Available)

Do you live in the Westmeath, Meath, Louth or West Dublin area?

At The Muiriosa Foundation we are currently recruiting Support Workers to work as part of existing dynamic teams supporting adults in community residential settings across Delvin, Co. Westmeath, Trim and Athboy Co. Meath.

The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals to connect with their local community, develop independent living skills, and ensure promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. You will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals to pursue their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic Support Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to build and lead a meaningful life.

The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.

Requirements:

• FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills; Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training
• A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland;
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism;
• A proven ability to explore, discover, develop and implement a person-centred plan with individuals that is aligned to a person’s will and preference;
• Experience of supporting individuals with a broad range of support needs including behaviours of concern;
• High levels of motivation;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community - ability to network and provide meaningful community opportunities for individuals;
• Knowledgeable of HIQA Regulations;
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, record keeping, report writing and IT skills;
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Friday 18th April 2025

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts in our residential services. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes.

Enquiries: Joe Creevy, Area Director on either [e-mail] or 087 9717400

Alan Clogher, Residential Leader 087-2863100/Shauna Meleady, Residential Leader 087-3922777 (Monday -Friday 9:00-17:00)

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at

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