77 Support Worker jobs in Ireland

RecruitNet International Ltd specializes in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas, we guide you through professional registration, job placement, visa, and employment permit processing. We are hiring Support Worker Posts  for a Charity/Community located in Meath , Ireland.  39 hours per week Key Responsibilities Work with clients offering supported opportunities for them to improve their quality of life, develop their skills, and make decisions about their future.Providing general practical and emotional support to clients to promote their independence and recovery Responding appropriately to chaotic and challenging behavior to promote the well-being of clients and staff To undertake training e.g. through attendance at formal courses  Providing an effective and responsive supportive serviceParticipate in the staff team’s provision of individual support and needs assessment, including risk assessment, advice, emotional support, and practical assistance. (within contracted time frames) Participate in assessing and reviewing future housing and support needs, identifying and coordinating internal and external services and referrals in response to these.   RequirementsMust have a degree level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or a related disciplinePrior experience working in disability services and knowledge of New Directions Services & Supports for Adults with Disabilities would be advantageousA Full Manual driver's licence is required for this position.BenefitsGenerous Annual LeaveSick Pay SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMaternity Leave Allowance (subject to length of service)PensionTraining / CPDCycle to Work

The Vacancy We are Inspire. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. At Inspire we select those people whose personal values and behaviours align with our values. If you are inclusive, passionate, determined, kind, honest and innovative, interested in having a career that is rewarding, that puts people first and makes a difference to the lives of others, then we want to hear from you. We will support you to reach your full potential offering unique career opportunities to work in an environment that rewards like no other. Inspire offer a comprehensive company induction, competitive rates of pay, flexible working options, award winning training programmes, enhanced annual leave, occupational sick pay, length of service recognition, 24/7 employee assistance programme, health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and additional wellbeing initiatives. We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Dundalk Day Service on a part-time permanent contract Hours: 16.5 Contract Type: Part-time Permanent Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete Garda Sochna Vetting Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period. Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit. Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential. We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

Our Client is a leading Charity operating across Ireland supporting some of the most marginalized individuals, couples, and families experiencing Homelessness.Currently Hiring an experienced  Night Support Worker  for their cork Operation. Full time 37 hours per week – we are open to flexible working arrangements                                  Permanent Contract. A work permit will be provided.            Key Responsibilities To collaborate with every service user to earn their respect and trust while handling challenging or troubling circumstances with tact.Security and surveillance of the building and its surroundings during the night. staffing the lobby as neededsupervision of clients, giving special consideration to clients in need of intensive care and providing assistance as needed.When required, work with the project team to help residents with personal finances, service charge payments, etc.To assist and motivate clients in acquiring the skills necessary to manage their everyday lives.RequirementsHave a relevant degree in the social care sector OR at least one year's experience working in homelessness or a closely connected topic, ideally in a residential environment.Possess high educational standards. It would be ideal to qualify for manual handling.Awareness of the fundamentals of risk management. BenefitsCompetitive salaryOpportunities for career progressionEmployee Assistance Programme Annual Leave

Early Years Support Worker Specified Purpose Contract to December 2025 and Permanent Contract available Working Hours: 20 hours per week Location: Kildare/West Wicklow Care Assistant Salary Scale: €17,454 to € 24,335 (pro-rated) Kares Early Years Support Services provides early education support to children with developmental delay and complex care needs. The persons appointed will work as part of the Early Years Service Team, taking responsibility to support children with varying needs in their learning and development in either or Curragh Grange Preschool or as and external support worker in a community-based pre-school in Kildare or West Wicklow. Responsibilities Carry out observations, complete relevant records and participate in review meetings to plan and develop the childs intervention plan and review goals and outcomes. Ensure health and wellbeing of each child using the Service, in line with Kares policies and procedures and in accordance with local preschool policies. Work in partnership with Parents to support their child to achieve key learning outcomes. Work in partnership with community groups or agencies to promote best practise in the field of Intellectual Disability i.e. community preschools etc. Requirements Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Studies/Childcare/Montessori/etc. (must be a DCEDIY Early Years Recognised Qualification) Full, clean, manual driving licence and use of own car is essential. The person appointed will also be required to drive Kare vehicles. Experience working with children who may exhibit challenging behaviour and supporting children with disabilities Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting, respectful relationships Ability to work on own initiative IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks e.g. e-mail correspondence, report writing, use of assistive technology Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits 25 days annual leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Rewarding work with flexible hours Employee Assistance Programme and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Closing date for applications is 28th August 2025. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Mary Evans. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information provided in your application against the requirement of the role. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and Garda Vetting and overseas police vetting, where applicable. Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. About Kare Kare delivers a wide range of community-based supports to children and adults with intellectual disabilities in an innovative and progressive way. Our goal is to support them and their families to create a present and future that fulfils their personal potential. Our Values: Respect, Rights, Collaboration, Quality, Person Centred. Visit our website: Home | Kare Kare is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Skills: communication skills interpersonal skills working with children

RecruitNet International Ltd specializes in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas, we guide you through professional registration, job placement, visa, and employment permit processing. We are hiring Social Care Worker / Support Worker  Posts for a Nursing home in Meath,  Ireland.   Key Responsibilities Must be a highly skilled and responsive staff team to provide the people we support with high-quality care.One should uphold the core values of providing respectful, progressive, professional, and positive services.Play a key role in facilitating and supporting individuals in our Day Services  Requirements QQI Level 7 / 8 Bachelor Degree in Social Care related qualifications or equivalent - example: PsychologyRegistered with or eligible to register with CORU by November 2025. Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communion skills.Strong IT skills and Proficient in Microsoft Word. Full, clean manual driving license (This is an essential requirement for some of our services)Prior experience of working in disability services is desirable.  Knowledge of New Directions Services & Supports for adults with disabilities would be advantageous. BenefitsGenerous Annual LeaveSick Pay SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMaternity Leave Allowance (subject to length of service)PensionTraining / CPDCycle to Work

RecruitNet International Ltd specializes in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas, we guide you through professional registration, job placement, visa, and employment permit processing. We are hiring Social Care Worker / Support Worker  Posts for a Nursing home in Dublin, Ireland.   37 hours per week Key Responsibilities Must be a highly skilled and responsive staff team to provide the people we support with high-quality care.One should uphold the core values of providing respectful, progressive, professional, and positive services.Play a key role in facilitating and supporting individuals in our Day Services  RequirementsMust have a degree level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or a related disciplinePrior experience working in disability services and knowledge of New Directions Services & Supports for Adults with Disabilities would be advantageousA Full Manual driver's license is required for this position.Registered on CORUBenefitsGenerous Annual LeaveSick Pay SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMaternity Leave Allowance (subject to length of service)PensionTraining / CPDCycle to Work

Are you looking for a Part Time role as a Care Assistant/Support Worker? Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers (120 hours per 4 weeks) to join their team working across residential and respite services. Who We Are: WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County. WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive. Hours of Work: You will work a minimum of 120 hours per 4 weeks. What We Offer: Company Pension Death-in-Service Benefit Continuous Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Bike to Work Scheme 23 days holidays (Pro Rata) Essential Requirements: A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification essential 1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience, preferable) Full Clean Drivers Licence Required Skills and Attributes: Confidentiality Accountability Ability to show leadership Resilience and empathy Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility in work duties and working hours Respect the dignity and privacy of service users Strong planning and organisational skills Knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards. Sample of responsibilities of the Position : Organise and participate actively in the recreational, educational and training programmes of service users. Foster, encourage and develop the social skills of each service user. Implementation of a Person Centred approach for each service user. To carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews. Support service users medication management Provide a safe and supportive and empowering environment for service users To process an application for a role with WIDA , we need to process personal data about you. This is in our legitimate interest and is also necessary in order to take steps at the your request prior to entering into a contract (if we hire you). You can find out more about our Recruitment Data Protection practices that may apply to our recruitment processes by emailing

Job Summary Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs. Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare! Company Pension Comprehensive Induction process Continuous Professional Development Fantastic development & career opportunities Life Assurance/Death-in-Service Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Education Assistance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work Bike to work Scheme. Refer/Retain a friend bonus. Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users. *Candidates must hold a Full Driver's Licence, or be in the process of achieving a Full Driver's Licence.* Job Objectives The Role of a Social Care Worker and Assistant Support Worker is to provide care to people who avail of our service. We will support you in developing and upskilling you in providing high quality care, maintaining professional working relationships with our team members and people who avail of our service. We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them. This will include the following on a day-to-day basis: Supporting people with their daily plan Supporting people whilst in the community Supporting people with their education, skills development and achieving personal outcomes Supporting people with their living skills such as - Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc. Being familiar with and adhering to all Company policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable. Shift work over 24 hours a day and 7 days a week Skills Requirement Assistant Support Worker - No qualification required (All necessary training provided) Social Care Workers - Level 7/ 8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline (Must be registered with CORU) Relevant life experience would be desirable but not essential. Good attitude to work and passionate about supporting people. Full Driver's Licence required or in the process of achieving a Full Driver's Licence. #Nua1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.

The Rehab Group We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals. We Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities! We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles. Please contact us at any stage. We will work with you to meet your needs. Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Assistant Instructor - Student Support Worker Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week Location NLN Letterkenny County Donegal Job Purpose The Assistant Instructor aims to support learners with personal, social, and vocational development, fostering independence and integration. The Instructor will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals with ASD, intellectual, physical, or sensory disabilities using person-centred approaches and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Experience or openness to ABA is essential. Key responsibilities include one-to-one key working, creating individualised plans, and delivering QQI-accredited modules. Strong initiative, creativity, and excellent communication and teamwork skills are vital for this learner-focused, inclusive environment, guided by the New Directions policy for independent decision-making and personal growth. What we're looking for: * QQI Level 5 Education, Health Care or Social Care Qualification Patient Moving and Handing Qualification Infection Control Qualification desirable * Experience of working with Learners who display behaviours that challenge Experience in the provision of personal care and medication management Experience of working with young people with additional support needs including intellectual disabilities, ASD, physical and sensory needs and/or mental health difficulties * Skills in the care and support of individuals with disabilities * Skills & knowledge of personal care and implementation of good hygiene and health & safety practices Your Responsibilities Provide Personal and Medical Assistance Support service users with all aspects of personal care, manual handling, and assistance with medication, ensuring safety, hygiene, and comfort at all times. Individualised Support and Key Working Deliver one-to-one key working to assist learners in developing person-centred plans aligned with the New Directions ethos. Facilitate Participation and Skill Development Support learners in training and work experience, using assistive technologies, creative tools, and diverse methodologies to help achieve their personal and learning goals. Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Team Assist in developing curricula and innovative training approaches in coordination with instructors and clinical staff. Maintain Records and Uphold Standards Keep accurate records and produce reports per quality standards, while observing all organisational rules and regulatory requirements. Closing Date: 26/08/25 Salary starting from point 1 €25726.28 (pro-rata) equivalent to €13.74 per hour, is subject to negotiation depending on experience and qualification. What we Offer: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 24 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) To view the full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download the attachment at the bottom of the page. These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services. The Rehab Group is an equal-opportunity employer