Social Care Worker Laois Residential Services in County Laois

About the Role

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, day supports, respite. The Person Centred Wing offers the opportunity to have someone work with you who comes with an exclusively individualised focus on getting to know you and figuring out what needs to happen so that you get the opportunity to create the life you want for yourself. What people want is usually very ordinary but is seen as ‘extraordinary’ if you have a disability. Refer to the Muiriosa Foundation Website for further information.

There are administration centres in each of the regions of the organisation.

We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing. They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life goals. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.

Requirements

• Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications)
• Please note social care candidates must be registered with CORU or provide confirmation from CORU that they have commenced the process of registration
• A valid Full Licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or supporting individuals with visual/hearing loss is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational, logistical and I.T skills an advantage
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role

Details

Location: Laois

Contract: Permanent Part Time 74 Hours Per Fortnight

Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €71,807–€80,581 per year

Closing date: 7 Sept 2026

How to Apply

To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation

Informal enquiries to: Claire Boland 0873667099 (9.00am to 4.30pm)