Social Care Workers - Support Workers (Person Centred Wing)
* Longford, Ireland
Who We Are
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 1,400 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
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 1,400 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 Show more
Skills and attributes
* suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role
* Valid License to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
* Support workers have HSE approved QQI Level 5 qualification or be willing to complete
* Social Care Workers - CORU Registered - or in the process of registering
* Social Care Workers - qual from CORU Approved list
Description
PERSON CENTRED WING
LONGFORD SERVICES
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
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.
Various Contracts available including Relief (If and When Required)
We are seeking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Social Care Workers and Support Workers 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 candidates 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: Christina Devine 087 062 9616
Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:
· Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Social Care Practice (minimum Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU. Relevant QQI HSE Approved Level 5 Qualification or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
· Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
· A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
· Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is highly desirable.
· Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage.
· Supportive, dependable team player;
· Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community;
· Self-Awareness;
· Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. We also require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 27 October 2025.
Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days
Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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