Support Worker 100hrs (Supported Living Services, Disability and Older persons)

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Support Worker 100hrs (Supported Living Services, Disability and Older persons), Dublin, €17.55

Employment Type

Part Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

04-06-2026

Application End Date

31-07-2026

Location

Dublin

State/County

Dublin

Zip Code

D12FT73

Country

Ireland

Industry

Non-profit charitable organisations

Experience

Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or age-related conditions

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care, Intellectual Disability, Social Studies, or a related field

Description

WALK is interested in reaching out to committed individuals who want to make a real difference in the lives of others.As part of our growing development of supports for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, we are now seeking applications for the Support Worker position (part time 100hrs per month) to work as part of our Supported Living services.

The Support Worker will assist people with intellectual disabilities and/or age-related support needs to live self-directed, dignified, and fulfilling lives within their communities. This includes:

· Providing person-centred, rights-based, and inclusive support
· Empowering people to make decisions in line with the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act
· Promoting independence, wellbeing, community connection, and social inclusion
· Using low-arousal, autism-informed and non-aversive support practices
· Ensuring that older adults receive age-appropriate, respectful, and responsive support
· Collaborating with families, colleagues, and clinical teams to maintain safe and high-quality supports
· Upholding WALK’s core values in every interaction

Detailed Job description attached.

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SLS Support Worker 100hrs Job Description.docx

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

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Qualifications

Examples of qualifications (not exhaustive):
Degree in Social Care (Applied Social Studies) – QQI Level 7 or 8
BA (Hons) in Social Care / Social Care Practice
Other CORU-approved Social Care Worker qualifications, please specify in the relevant qualification field

Highest Level of qualification (Please choose the equivalent QQI/NFQ level) * Required

Specify the relevant Qualification achieved * Required

Role specific Experience

No. of years of Experience working with adults with an intellectual disability or autism * Required

Experience

Total years of experience in Social care or related field * Required

Experience in Service Type * Required

People Supported * Required

If you have experience in more than one service type or people supported, please mention here

General

Do you currently have the legal right to work in Ireland without restrictions? * Required

Region you are currently based in * Required

If required, do you have a valid work permit/visa?

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