Assistant Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Education Assistance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Continuous Professional Development

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services in Mitchelstown is looking to hire compassionate Assistant Support Workers to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centered support to individuals with diverse needs. You'll help support individuals in achieving their personal goals and develop meaningful independent living skills.

The position requires flexibility to work various shifts and offers comprehensive training opportunities, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• Experience in support roles is desirable but not essential.
• Full driving license is needed or must be working towards obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and routines.
• Assist individuals in the community.
• Help individuals develop personal goals.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of company policies.
• Work flexible shifts across a 24-hour operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland Frontline Salary: 30,000 – 35,000

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.

Areas of Support

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

We are seeking compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Assistant Support Workers 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 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.

Day‑to‑Day 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.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and adhering to, all Company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice, as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Working flexible shift patterns across a 24‑hour, 7‑day service to meet the needs of the individuals supported.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder will be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post.

Skills Requirements

• No formal qualifications are required for this role, as comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.
• 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.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and are looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for training and development, we would love to hear from you.