Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: eb67f7338d6a4e332159a1db451fde87
Job Information
Location: Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
Listing type: Basic
EU work permit required: No
Job Type
Instructor/Facilitator – Full Time, Permanent (35 hour week)
Contract: Full-Time – Permanent
Salary Scale: €19.74 to €30.36 hourly (DOE)
Responsibilities
Play a role in the completion of Assessment of Need for individuals and in the development, implementation and evaluation of an individual's Individual Support Plan.
Support the individual to enhance their life by ensuring that goals and objectives are achieved and take responsibility for their health, ensuring they have information and access to all relevant healthcare.
Support each person with medication, personal and intimate care in accordance with KARE's Policies.
Ensure that people who use KARE services are supported to take part in KARE's Advocacy structure.
Maintain effective communication with families, relatives, teams and other stakeholders.
Maintain financial records for an individual and for the unit in accordance with KARE policies.
Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times.
Drive KARE vehicles to support the people who use our services.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice / Social Care / Community Support Worker.
A full, clean, manual Irish driving licence.
Eligibility to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
Understanding of Person Centred Planning, Advocacy, Safeguarding & Risk Management.
Proven track record in developing and implementing Individual Support Plans.
Experience working with people who may exhibit behaviours that challenge.
Ability to work independently with a person with an intellectual disability.
Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships.
Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational & initiative skills.
IT skills and ability to carry out administrative tasks such as e‑mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology.
Benefits
25 days annual leave.
Paid maternity/paternity leave (subject to service).
Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions.
Optional Salary Protection Plan.
Rewarding work with flexible hours.
Employee Assistance Programme.
ESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts.
Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression.
Additional Information
Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary will be paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. The role may involve transfer to other locations based on service needs.
EEO Statement
Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourages applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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