Assistant Support Worker

Nua Healthcare Services; Cork; Presencial; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Induction program

CPD

Career opportunities

Life Assurance

Parental leave

Education support

Employee Assistance Program

7-day roster

Bike to work

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Nua Healthcare Services is a leading care provider in Ireland, offering Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach to both Children and Adults with complex support needs. The Assistant Support Worker will provide person-centred care, empower individuals to reach their potential and support independence within their communities.

The role involves working across a 24-hour, 7-day roster with flexible shifts.

Formación

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare is required.
• A full driving licence is required, or candidates must be actively working towards obtaining one.
• Flexibility to work across a 24-hour, 7-day roster.
• Previous experience in a support role or relevant life experience is desirable, but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting individuals with planning and managing their daily activities and routines.
• Providing support to individuals while accessing and participating in their local community.
• Assisting individuals with education, skills development, and achieving their personal goals and outcomes.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and maintaining family and social connections.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Educación

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland's leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Specified Illness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

At Nua Healthcare Services, we are proud to offer high standards of service and care. Renowned for offering some of the best facilities in the country; our residential accommodation combines modern state-of-the-art facilities with beautiful outdoor environments. Our tailored day care programs encompass a wide variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities.

Complex Needs

• Autism Asperger Syndrome
• Acquired Brain Injuries
• Challenging Behaviour
• Intellectual Disabilities with Alzheimer's or Dementia
• Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery
• Personality Disorders

Role Description

We are seeking compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Assistant Support Worker Qualified to join our team in providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who avail of our services. The successful candidates will play a key role in empowering individuals to achieve their full potential, develop independence, and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their communities. The Role of The Assistant Support Worker Qualified is to provide care to people who avail of our service. We will support you in developing and upskilling you in providing high quality care, maintaining professional working relationships with our team members and people who avail of our service. We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with planning and managing their daily activities and routines.
• Providing support to individuals while accessing and participating in their local community.
• Assisting individuals with education, skills development, and achieving their personal goals and outcomes.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and maintaining family and social connections.

Skills Requirement

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare is required.
• Previous experience in a support role or relevant life experience is desirable, but not essential.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and professionals.
• A full driving licence is required, or candidates must be actively working towards obtaining one.
• Flexibility and reliability to work across a range of shifts in line with service requirements.

Work hours and other

Working flexible shift patterns across a 24-hour, 7-day service to meet the needs of the individuals supported.