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Support Worker — Children’s Disability Services, Westmeath
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closed
- 21 Jul 2026
About the Role
Muiriosa Foundation is recruiting a Support Worker for Intellectual Disability Children Services in Westmeath. This fixed-term, part-time opportunity is based within Lir, a well-established preschool providing sessional care and support to children with additional and complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children with additional and complex needs during preschool sessional care.
- Contribute to a safe, caring, inclusive and engaging environment for every child.
- Assist children with their individual care, participation and developmental support needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the preschool team.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and other relevant people involved in supporting the children.
- Bring energy, reliability, flexibility and a child-centred approach to the role.
- Share relevant knowledge and experience while remaining committed to ongoing learning and development.
Requirements
Muiriosa Foundation is seeking a dynamic person with a genuine interest in supporting and caring for children with additional and complex needs. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to child-centred care and the ability to contribute positively to a supportive preschool setting.
- A kind, caring and compassionate approach.
- Reliability and flexibility in meeting the needs of the service.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Motivation and commitment to making a positive difference in children’s lives.
- A willingness to share knowledge and experience while continuing to learn.
- A positive, engaging and fun-loving approach to working with children.
Details
Location: Westmeath
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Closing date: 21 Jul 2026
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through Rezoomo using the following application link.
This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Support Worker role?
- Support children with additional and complex needs during preschool sessional care, contribute to a safe, caring, inclusive and engaging environment for every child, assist children with their individual care, participation and developmental support needs, work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the preschool team, communicate effectively with colleagues and other relevant people involved in supporting the children, bring energy, reliability, flexibility and a child-centred approach to the role, and share relevant knowledge and experience while remaining committed to ongoing learning and development.
- What qualifications and skills are required for this role?
- A kind, caring and compassionate approach, reliability and flexibility in meeting the needs of the service, good communication and interpersonal skills, motivation and commitment to making a positive difference in children’s lives, a willingness to share knowledge and experience while continuing to learn, and a positive, engaging and fun-loving approach to working with children.
- How do I apply for the Support Worker position?
- Applications should be submitted through Rezoomo using the provided application link. This competition is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.