Support Worker (Outreach Service) x 2 Permanent - 35 hours per week Supervisor/Instructor Salary Scale €35,932 to €51,883 DOE The Role: The Support Worker, along with the Outreach Team will ensure individuals are respected, treated with dignity, supported to make personal choices and decisions on a daily basis. Responsibilities: Take part in the completion of the Assessment of Need for individuals Support the individual to enhance their life by playing a role in ensuring that the goals and objectives are achieved in accordance with their Support Plan Support each individual where appropriate with regards to their health Support each person where appropriate with regards to their personal and intimate care Maintain effective communication with families and relatives, where appropriate. Support the Individual to make and maintain good relationships Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality Requirements: Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 Intellectual Disability Practice/Social Care/Relevant - must include Empowering the Individual, Intellectual Disability and Community Inclusion Hold a full, manual driving licence (for driving Kare vehicles) and access to own vehicle is essential 1 years experience working in a Local(Day) Service/Community House Be familiar with policies and procedures in relation to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults A proven track record in implementing an Individual Support Plan Experience administering medication and supporting individuals with personal care Enjoy working on your own with a person with an intellectual disability Ability to build trusting and respectful relationships Use your own initiative to get the job done and complete household tasks IT skills and the ability to carry out administrative tasks Be flexible in your working arrangements Benefits 25 days annual leave Federation of Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme: Employer 7% & Employee 5% contributions Optional Salary Protection Plan Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (subject to service) 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 April 2026. A detailed Job Description is available on request. Informal enquires to Erris Keane / Elaine Quinn. 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. Successful candidates may be considered for our Recruitment Panel for future Support Worker positions. 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: Support Worker Outreach Individual Support Plans Personal Care Safeguarding Intellectual Disability
A community care provider in Kildare is seeking dedicated nursing staff for Residential & Local/Day Service Positions. Candidates will engage with individuals having complex needs, ensuring their health care is managed effectively. The role emphasizes person-centred planning and collaboration with families. Ideal applicants will have nursing degrees and experience in challenging behaviour management. Benefits include generous annual leave and a pension scheme. The role offers both full-time and part-time contracts. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Residential & Local/Day Service Positions Full-Time & Part-Time Contracts Locations: Co. Kildare HSE Nurse Salary Scales (as Relevant To Experience) The successful candidates will have experience working with people with complex nursing needs and people who may exhibit behaviours that challenge, while also being involved with Person Centred Planning. As part of the team at Kare, you will focus on community inclusion and communicating with families. The ideal candidate will have experience working with and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to positive behavioural support and the principles of community inclusion. Responsibilities Play an active role in the completion of the Assessment of Need for individuals Play an integral role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a person's Individual Support Plan Plan & assess individuals' health care needs and support non-nursing staff to follow health care support plans Support individuals to enhance their life by following their Individual Support Plan in a wide variety of life areas - achieving goals and objectives, Personal Care, Work & Leisure, Lifelong Learning, community inclusion, etc Maintain effective communication with the team, families and an individual's support network Maintain all necessary records in accordance with Kare's policies Deliver training to staff teams where required Travel between Kare locations for the purpose of meetings, training, etc, as required Administer medications and treatments as prescribed Monitor patient progress and report any changes as required Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Requirements Qualification: A recognised validated university degree or equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing, General Nursing, or Paediatric Nursing Experience working with challenging behaviour particularly with people who have an intellectual disability Experience of working with adults and children, preferably in an intellectual disability setting Must have a full, manual driver's licence Must provide proof of current NMBI registration OR proof of eligibility to register Must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship Benefits Generous 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 ProgrammeESDA.ie and local Employee Discounts Personal Development, Professional Growth and Career Progression Salary is paid in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
