Support Worker

SUPPORT WORKERS

Kildare Residential Services

Relief Contracts

We are offering an opportunity to Support Workers to join our organisation working with and supporting individuals in their communities in the Kildare Services.

Successful candidates would join the relief panel to support the daily running of community houses for adults with a intellectual disability. The duties will include assisting people with activities of daily living and engaging in their community. The candidate will be required to work various shift pattern which can include sleepover shifts, days, nights and weekends. This position might suit candidates who are seeking a varied roster to work around their own commitments.

If you are a Support Worker with the ability to connect to people and have a passion for supporting people to live typical meaningful lifestyles, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you.

Informal enquiries to: Anna Marie Fenlon 087 694 6237(office hours only)

Requirements:

• Relevant QQI Level 5 qualification.
• A valid driving 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Have knowledge and understanding of HIQA standards and statutory requirements.
• Good connections in the local community an advantage.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Thursady 15th May 2025

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. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations.

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

Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation

N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.