Assistant Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive induction

CPD

Career opportunities

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

EAP

Bike to work

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Support Worker/Social Care Worker to join our team in Norristown, Trinity, Wexford. The role involves delivering high-quality care in residential and community settings and supporting individuals with complex needs.

Assistant roles require no formal qualification (training provided); Social Care Workers require a Level 7/8 degree and CORU registration. Shift work across a 7-day roster is required, with a valid driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 desirable but not essential.
• Full Driver’s Licence required or in the process of achieving a Full Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily plans and living skills.
• Assist in community activities and appointments.
• Help with education, skills development and personal outcomes.
• Adhere to company policies, standards and codes of practice.
• Shift work across 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Skills

Full driving licence

Positive attitude

Passionate about supporting people

Relevant life experience

Education

CORU-registered Social Care/Healthcare degree (Level 7/8)

Job description

Location: Norristown, Trinity, Wexford, 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 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 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

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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