Assistant Support Worker

Nua Healthcare Limited; Dunlavin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Induction program

CPD / ongoing training

Career opportunities

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

EAP

Bike to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Limited is seeking caring and dedicated staff to support individuals with complex needs across residential and community settings. The roles focus on delivering high-quality care, daily living support, and person-centred plans to enhance independence and wellbeing.

Positions involve shift work across a 24/7 roster, with comprehensive induction, training, and career development opportunities within Ireland’s leading care provider.

Qualifications

• No qualification required for assistant role; training provided.
• Degree in Social Care/Healthcare (Level 7/8) and CORU registration for Social Care Workers.
• Life experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• Good attitude and passion for supporting people.
• Full driving licence or in the process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support people with their daily plan and activities.
• Assist in community-based activities and education-related goals.
• Help individuals with living skills: cooking, cleaning, laundry and appointments.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, regulations and codes of practice.
• Work in shifts across a 24-hour, 7-day roster.

Skills

Assistant to support group

CORU registered

Driving licence

People skills

Positive attitude

Education

Level 7/8 Social Care/Healthcare degree

Job description

Location: Dunlavin, County Wicklow, Ireland Frontline Salary: As per Company scale Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/rvPuiQ0Nf2Y

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 of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• 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.

Our Team Bring a Wealth Of Experience In Supporting Individuals With a Range Of Complex Needs Including, But Not Limited To

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

The Role of The Assistant Support Worker and Social Care Worker 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.

This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day Basis

• Supporting people with their daily plan
• Supporting people whilst in the community
• Supporting people with their education, skills development and achieving personal outcomes
• Supporting people with their living skills such as – Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry, attending appointments, family visits etc.
• Being familiar with and adhering to all Company policies and procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• Shift work over 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Skills Requirement

• Assistant Support Worker - No qualification required (All necessary training provided)
• Social Care Workers - Level 7/ 8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline (Must be registered with CORU)
• Relevant life experience would be desirable but not essential.
• Good attitude to work and passionate about supporting people.
• Full Driver’s Licence required or in the process of achieving a Full Driver’s Licence.

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