Support Worker (Childcare) in County Westmeath

About the Role

Support Worker (Childcare) in Westmeath. Part-time, permanent role with Muiríosa Foundation. Closing date 19 Aug 2026.

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.

Lir is a well-established preschool where children with addition and complex needs attend for sessional care. We are looking for a dynamic person who has genuine interest in education and care for children with higher needs. If you are willing to be committed, share your knowledge while also willing to learn, we would like to meet you. We require a person who is kind, caring reliable, flexible, motivated with good communication skills who is fun loving and will make a difference in our children’s lives.

Requirements

Essential Requirements:

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Childcare / Early Childcare and Education (Level 6 desirable)
• Other DCEDIY Early years recognised qualification will be considered (check website for details)
• Experience of working with children with Intellectual Disability
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, energetic and a team player
• A Full Current Manual licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role

Desirable Requirements:

• FAR training completed

Details

Monday to Friday, 25 Hours per week. Location: Lir Pre-School, Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath.

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to: Paula Bennett 087-3707754

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Wednesday 19th August 2026

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