Support Worker in Kildare

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 a Support Worker to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Kildare 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 a ambitious and enthusiastic Support Worker to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life.

Requirements

FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills, or equivalent; Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training.
Knowledge of New Directions Interim Standards and Person Centred Plans.
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: Kildare, Ireland
Sector: public sector
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Closing date: 11 Nov 2026
Hours: 78 Hours Per Fortnight

How to Apply

Informal enquiries to: Darragh Moore (office hours only) – 087-7402113
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Attachments: Job_Description_Support_Worker_DS_June_2026.pdf, Person_Specification_Support_Worker_DS_June_2026.pdf, Additional_Information_Support_Worker_2025.pdf