Who We Are: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, 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 for further information.There are administration centres in each of the regions of the organisation.Description:SOCIAL CARE WORKERS/SUPPORT WORKERSLaois Residential ServicesRelief If & When Required ContractsWe are recruiting for positions of Social Care Workers & Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois 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 an ambitious and enthusiastic Social Care Workers & 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/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. Or HSE recognised Fetac / QQI Level 5 Major award or willingness to complete.· 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 and systems.· Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the roleClosing Date for receipt of completed applications:Tuesday 9th September 2025 @10.00amPlease 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 atInformal enquiries to:Zita Kelly 087 - 9982391 (9.00am to 4.30pm)Lisa McEvoy 087 – 3592653 (9.00am to 4.30pm)N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software.Skills and attributes:
Qualification appropriate to Role
Flexibility within roster
Full Current Manual Driving Licence
Suitability as outlined in job description and person specification
