Support Worker (Person Centred Wing) in Kildare
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 21 Oct 2026
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.
Requirements
Skills and attributes:
- Experience in Intellectual Disability and/or autism
- Full Current Manual Driving Licence
- Suitability as outlined in job description and person specification
- Support workers have HSE approved QQI Level 5 qualification or be willing to complete
Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:
- FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
- Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
- Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
- A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong initiative and creativity.
- Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Details
Location: Kildare (Rathangan & Edenderry)
Contract Type: Permanent (Various contract hours available)
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026
Informal Enquiries to: Christina Hegarty 087-0607383
How to Apply
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Support Worker role?
- FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
- What are the essential requirements for this role?
- Experience in Intellectual Disability and/or autism, Full Current Manual Driving Licence, FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent, Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively, Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs, A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland, Excellent communication skills, Strong initiative and creativity, Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations, Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
- Who can I contact for informal enquiries?
- Christina Hegarty 087-0607383