Assistant Support Worker

Nua Healthcare; Waterford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike to work Scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services is a leading care provider in Ireland, offering residential, supported living and day services to children and adults with complex needs. The role spans Assistant Support Worker and Social Care Worker, focusing on delivering high-quality care and maintaining professional relationships within the team.

We support people to reach their full potential and lead meaningful lives through our tailored programs and wide-ranging services across the country.

Qualifications

• No qualification required for Assistant role; training is provided.
• Level 7/8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline is required for Social Care Worker roles and CORU registration is necessary.
• Relevant life experience would be desirable but not essential.
• Full Driver's Licence required or in the process of obtaining one.

Responsibilities

• Support people with their daily plan.
• Support people in the community.
• Support people with education, skills development and achieving personal outcomes.
• Assist with living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and attending appointments.
• Adhere to company policies, standards, regulations and codes of practice.
• Work shift across 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

Skills

Good attitude to work

Passionate about supporting people

Education

Level 7/8 degree in Social Care/Healthcare or related discipline (Must be registered with CORU)

Tools

Full Driver's Licence

Job description

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

Role

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.

Day-to-day responsibilities

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.