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 1,400 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, and 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.
Skills and Attributes
* Experience of New Directions
* Experience supporting adults with intellectual disability
* A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
* Minimum basic IT skills
Description
SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERS
We are recruiting for Social Care Workers/Support Workers to join us in our Offaly Residential Services (Location Edenderry).
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. Our wide variety of services provide full-time residential support to individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities/autism in both individualized and group settings.
The shift patterns include day/evening/overnight (sleepovers and waking night duty).
Requirements:
* Relevant recognised Diploma in Social Care / Applied Social Studies in Social Care/Disability/Social Care Practice (Level 7 on National Framework of Qualifications) which are CORU approved. Please note Social Care candidates must be registered with or in the process of registering with CORU.
* FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills.
* A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
* Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
* Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
* Good connections in the local community an advantage.
* Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
* Minimum basic level IT Skills, using email, word doc, systems.
* Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: 21 March 2025
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
Muiríosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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