SOCIAL CARE WORKER
Laois Residential Services
Permanent Part Time 74 Hours Per Fortnight Contract
We are recruiting for positions of Social Care Worker 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 Worker 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), 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.
- The Social Care Worker will be remunerated on the Social Care Worker (with qualification) pay scale June 2026
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications:
Monday 7th September 2026 @ 7.00pm
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: Claire Boland 0873667099 (9.00am to 4.30pm)
