Assistant Support Worker

Nua Healthcare Services; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continous Professional Development

Fantastic development & career chances

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Discounts with Retailers

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services is a leading Irish care provider offering Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach to children and adults with complex support needs. Based in Araglin, County Cork, the role supports individuals daily and helps them reach meaningful outcomes within a supportive team.

The Assistant Support Worker/Social Care Worker will work on a 24/7 shift pattern, provide high-quality care, follow policies and contribute to ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Care worker role with no formal qualification required; training provided.
• Relevant life experience desirable but not essential.
• Full driver's license required or in the process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support people with their daily plan.
• Assist in community activities and outings.
• Support education, skills development and personal outcomes.
• Help with living skills: cooking, cleaning, laundry, appointments, family visits.
• Follow company policies, standards and codes of practice.
• Shift work across 24 hours and 7 days a week.

Skills

No qualification required

Good attitude to work

Full Driver’s Licence

Passionate about supporting people

Education

Level 7/8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline

CORU registration

Job description

Location: Araglin, County Cork, Ireland. Frontline Salary: 30,000 – 35,000. 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
• 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 SchemeRefer/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 Brings a Wealth of Experience in Supporting Individuals With a Range Of Complex Needs

• 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.