What qualifications are required for this 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 key responsibilities of a Support Worker in this role?

Support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. Lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. Support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships.

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Support Worker (Person Centred Wing) in Longford

Muiriosa Foundation·Longford

Salary: Not stated
Contract: Contract
Sector: Public
Closed: 14 Aug 2026

About the Role

The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.

Requirements

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: Longford

Contract type: Permanent, Various Contracts

Closing date: 14 Aug 2026

How to Apply

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

Informal Enquiries to: Laura Ward 087-1524391

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What is the closing date for applications?: 14 Aug 2026
What qualifications are required for this 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 key responsibilities of a Support Worker in this role?: Support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference. Lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. Support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships.
What is the location of this role?: Longford
Who can I contact for informal enquiries?: Laura Ward 087-1524391