Community Support Worker In Kildare

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Posted Date: March 5, 2026
Kildare | full time, Permanent

New Directions Day Service seeking

Support Worker in Naas and Clane, Co Kildare

Opportunity to supplement contractual hours through children’s outreach and adult residential services/children’s residential services if desired.

35 hours per week – No night shifts, no Sundays, no bank holidays

New Directions offers individualised Day Service Support including leisure activities, education, employment opportunities and social skills, for adults who are transitioning from school or rehabilitation and training support services.

This Role:
Community Support Worker
35 hour contract
Supporting Individuals to access employment, sports and community activities
Flexible hours – typical shifts – 9 am to 3 pm

What we require

A Full Drivers Licence is essential
Qualification in Social & Healthcare (not essential)
Skills or Qualifications in areas such as psychology, advocacy and arts are welcome
Experience with personal care
Experience and knowledge of supporting people with behaviours of concern
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Training provided – Positive Behaviour Support, Understanding Autism and ID, Person Centered Planning and Goat Setting, MAPA, SOVA and Children First

Skills and Hobbies that would make you an ideal candidate for this specific Service

Enthusiasm for person centered planning
Interests in Cars, Computers, Anime, Creativity, Art, Sports, Gym Yogu, Jiu Jitsu
Chatting with others
Exploring Nature
Geocaching
Exploring Local Area
Planning Activities

What we offer

An unrivalled opportunity to work alongside and learn from Resilience Colleagues who are senior level influencers within New Directions
Support of a Community Co-ordinator with proven expertise in this area
Full training provided by industry experts
Ongoing continuous professional development through attendance at internal and external workshops, conferences and mandatory training
Job security through permanent contracts
Access to continuous employee support and engagement including employee assistance programme and bike to work scheme
Excellent rates of pay
Employee ‘Recommend for Resilience’ Scheme
Discounted Health Insurance
Discounted Fuel Card – DCI

Resilience is proud to be an equal opportunity employer