Care Responder - Southside, Dublin

Rezoomo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Garda Vetting provided

Structured rosters

Travel expenses

Career progression

Job summary

The Care Team in Dublin is seeking Care Responders to ensure continuous, high-quality homecare across the southside of Dublin. You will operate as an on-call Healthcare Assistant, supporting clients with personal and social care in their homes.

We offer free training, Garda vetting, and structured rosters with regular hours, plus opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Care Assistant in a community setting.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written, spoken and reading).
• Full, clean Irish or European driving licence with access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Promptly cover unscheduled staff absences to ensure continuity of care for clients.
• Participate in the monthly on-call rotation, including one weekend per month as required.
• Deliver high-quality personal and social care according to individual care plans.
• Assist with urgent or unexpected field issues to guarantee client safety and wellbeing.
• Travel between client locations across the southside Dublin area.
• Mentor and support new staff during onboarding.
• Document care provided and report concerns per company policies and health & safety regulations.
• Assist field supervisors and management with daily operational needs.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Home Care, Nursing Care, Team Care. Whether you are looking for care or just general support at home, our team will find the solution that is right for you. We build our care around you. The Care Team was founded and managed by nurses who have worked in the community for a number of years. Our vision is to provide homecare with a unique collaboration of services. The care pathways we use are designed to be responsive to your needs. Having the right homecare service means you can live at

Home Care, Nursing Care, Team Care. Whether you are looking for care or just general support at home, our team will find the solution that is right for you. We build our care around you. The Care Team was founded and managed by nurses who have worked in the community for a number of years. Our vision is to provide homecare with a unique collaboration of services. The care pathways we use are designed to be responsive to your needs. Having the right homecare service means you can live at Show more

Skills and attributes

• communication

Description

Who We Are

The Care Team is a home-grown Irish company with an experienced, caring team of healthcare professionals. We are flexible and forward-thinking in our delivery of services, providing high-quality care to both older persons and individuals with disabilities. We are not just another homecare provider; our company has expanded primarily through our excellent reputation among HSE professionals and voluntary organisations. At The Care Team, we are passionate about working alongside individuals and families to find tailored solutions, and we are widely recognised for the high level of support and dedication we bring to our community.

Job Overview

Our Care Responders play a vital role in ensuring the continuous delivery of high-quality service to our clients across the Southside of Dublin, while providing essential field support to our Healthcare Assistants.

In this role, you will operate as an "on-call" Healthcare Assistant. Working 5 days a week within structured, set hours, you will cover unexpected staff absences, assist with emergencies, and support the wider team wherever needed. We look after a diverse range of adults in the community, including older persons and individuals with long-term disabilities requiring complex, personal, and social care.

Core Responsibilities

• Shift & Absence Cover: Promptly cover unscheduled staff absences to ensure continuity of care for our clients.
• On-Call Rota: Participate in the monthly on-call rotation, including one weekend per month as required.
• Direct Care: Deliver high-quality personal and social care to clients in strict accordance with their individual care plans.
• Emergency Response: Assist with urgent or unexpected issues in the field to guarantee client safety and wellbeing.
• Mobility: Travel efficiently between client locations across the southside Dublin area.
• Mentorship: Introduce, shadow, and support new staff members during their onboarding process.
• Compliance & Reporting: Document all care provided and report any areas of concern accurately, following company policies and Health & Safety regulations.
• Supervisory Support: Assist field supervisors and management with daily operational needs as required.

Why Join Us?

• A highly rewarding and supportive working environment.
• Strong leadership and backup from an established network of supervisors and managers.
• Structured rosters with regular, predictable working hours.
• Competitive salary and travel expenses
• Free Training: Complimentary Patient Moving & Handling and CPR certification/refreshers.
• Free Garda Vetting: Process covered entirely by the company during your onboarding.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression within the company.
• Comprehensive, free induction and continuous in-house training programs.
• Free official ID badge.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Care Assistant within a community setting.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills (fluent written, spoken, and reading English is essential).
• Certifications: Current, valid certifications in CPR and Patient Moving & Handling.
• Driving Licence: Must possess a Full, Clean Irish or European driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
• Compliance: Must provide excellent professional and character references and be willing to undergo the Garda Vetting process.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your community care experience and develop advanced skills in a highly supportive environment.

The Care Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer