Social Care Workers & Support Workers Laois Residential Services

August 30, 2024

Muiriosa Foundation

SOCIAL CARE WORKERS – SUPPORT WORKERS
Laois Residential Services
Relief If & When Required Contracts
We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Workers and Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Services. The successful candidates 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 ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Workers and Support Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.
Requirements:

Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7 on

National Framework of Qualifications), or FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare
Support/Health Service Skills; Please note social care candidates must be registered with CORU or
provide confirmation from CORU that they have commenced the process of registration.

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.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
Monday 16th September 2024 @10.00am
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes.
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
Current Vacancies Muiriosa Foundation
Informal enquiries to: William Roche 0871456356 (9.00am to 4.30pm)
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We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available