Care Support Worker
Confidential (via Hiretize) · Ireland (Nationwide) · part-time
About the Role
We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic Care Support Workers to join our team on a permanent part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for highly motivated, creative individuals with a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of the people we support.
Our client provides quality, individualised supports for adults with physical, sensory, and neurological disabilities. Services are based on clear principles of supporting people one person at a time, in an environment that encourages independence and promotes rights and well-being.
What You Will Do
- Support people with all aspects of their daily lives as per their individual needs and personal plans
- Establish and maintain relationships based on respect and equality that promote rights and independence
- Deliver high quality, rights-based, person-centred service
- Embrace change and help foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Work across a 24/7 roster including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts
Requirements
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, QQI Level 6 in Social Care, or a nursing qualification (candidates working towards QQI Level 5 may also be considered)
- Experience supporting people with disabilities is preferred
- Full manual driving licence (or working towards one) with willingness to drive for work
- Availability to work across a 24/7 roster
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good standard of spoken and written English
- Computer literate — experience with online care management systems is an advantage
- Eligibility to work in Ireland
Benefits
- €16.76 to €19.47 per hour depending on experience
- Premiums paid on unsocial hours
- Permanent part-time contract (2 x 35 hours per week)
- Flexibility in working hours
- Company pension scheme
- Sick pay benefit
- Maternity benefit
- Career development opportunities
- Induction and ongoing training
- Free on-site parking
- Bike-to-work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Death in service benefit for pension members
- Employee referral scheme