Social Care Worker - Support Worker in Tipperary
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 16 Nov 2026
About the Role
Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. We are recruiting for a Social Care Worker / Support Worker to join our Tipperary Residential Services in Moyne and Ardfinnan.
The successful candidate will:
- Support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and personal health and wellbeing
- Provide full-time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in individualised and group settings
- Work shift patterns including day, evening, overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty)
Requirements
For Social Care Worker roles:
- Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved
- Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU
- Minimum basic level IT Skills
- Valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
- Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards
For Support Worker roles:
- Willingness to undertake relevant QQI Level 5 major award
- Minimum basic level IT Skills
- Valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
- Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism
- Knowledge of HIQA Standards
Details
- Location: Tipperary (Moyne and Ardfinnan)
- Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
- Contract hours: 60 hours per fortnight
- Shift patterns: Day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty)
- Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026 at 7:00 PM
- Informal enquiries: Judy Li Ryan, 087 178 8021
How to Apply
To apply and for further details, visit the Muiríosa Foundation Current Vacancies page:
Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Please include the following attachments with your application:
- Job Description – Social Care Worker Residential
- Person Specification – Social Care Worker Residential
- Additional Information – SCW TIPP
- Job Description – Support Worker Residential
- Person Specification – Support Worker Residential
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Social Care Worker role?
- A relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
- What is the contract type and hours for this position?
- The role is permanent and part-time, with contract hours of 60 hours per fortnight.
- What shift patterns are involved in this role?
- Shift patterns include day, evening, overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty).
- Where are the services located for this role?
- The services are located in Moyne and Ardfinnan, Tipperary.
- Who should I contact for informal enquiries about this role?
- Informal enquiries should be directed to Judy Li Ryan at 087 178 8021.