2-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Full-Time | 124 Hours per 4 Week Roster
€15.74–€22.24 per hour | Salary aligned with HSE Pay Scales
Estimated Start Date: 07/09/2026
Join a supportive team | Build a rewarding career | Make a real difference every day
MooreHaven is currently recruiting Support Workers to join our Residential Services in Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary. This full-time opportunity is ideal for caring, motivated individuals who are passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives through high-quality, person-centred care.
Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker or looking to build your career in disability services, you’ll become part of an experienced and welcoming team committed to helping people achieve their goals in a warm, home-like environment where dignity, respect, choice and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Relief opportunities are also available across our Residential Services for those interested in flexible or additional hours.
About MooreHaven
MooreHaven supports adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities across Tipperary and Limerick through our Residential, Respite, Day Services, Supported Employment and Training Programmes.
Our mission is to empower the people we support to live with independence, dignity, choice and inclusion while achieving their personal goals and participating fully in their communities.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities within our Residential Services, helping each person live as independently as possible while achieving their own goals and aspirations.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll encourage independence, develop life skills, promote community participation and build meaningful relationships. No two days are the same, making this a varied, rewarding and fulfilling career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with daily living while promoting independence, choice and inclusion.
- Provide personal care in line with individual support plans.
- Encourage participation in community, social and recreational activities.
- Support residents to develop life skills and achieve their personal goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and records.
- Promote safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic people who are passionate about supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives.
You’ll ideally have:
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare, Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 6 months’ experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.
- A full, clean Irish/EU driving licence. Applicants who hold a learner permit and have their driving test booked may also be considered.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, person-centred approach.
Why Join MooreHaven?
At MooreHaven, we recognise the value of our staff and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional development and career progression.
We offer:
- Salary aligned with HSE Pay Scales, with annual incremental progression.
- 7% employer pension contribution.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Illness Benefit Scheme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- Fortnightly pay.
- Online GP, family care and wellbeing supports.
- Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families.
- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Free onsite parking.
- A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
- A rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a rewarding Support Worker role in Tipperary where you can support adults with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives while developing your own career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your up-to-date CV and cover letter to:
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