Care Support Worker – , Greystones

3Q Recruitment; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Company Pension Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

3Q Recruitment is seeking a Care Support Worker for a permanent, full-time position supporting adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities in the Greystones area.

Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Salary: €34,100.68-€39,625.68 per annum, depending on experience. Hours: 39 hours per week. Roster: Flexibility to work across a 24/7 service. Garda Vetting and international police clearance as required.

Qualifications

• Must have QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or QQI Level 6 in Social Care or Nursing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Full driving licence or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support independence, choice and community participation.
• Follow individual support plans and care practices.
• Maintain records and report concerns; work with colleagues and professionals.
• Participate in the service's 24/7 roster.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Written and spoken English

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

QQI Level 6 Social Care or Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Care Support Worker – Greystones3Q Recruitment is seeking a Care Support Worker for a permanent, full-time position supporting adults with physical, sensory and neurological disabilities in the Greystones area.

Location: Greystones, Co. Wicklow

Salary: €34,100.68-€39,625.68 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Roster: Flexibility to work across a 24/7 service

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Key duties

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities
• Support independence, choice and community participation
• Follow individual support plans and agreed care practices
• Build respectful and professional relationships with service users
• Promote dignity, inclusion, safety and wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and report relevant concerns
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals
• Participate in the service's 24/7 roster

Candidate requirements

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or an equivalent qualification; or
• QQI Level 6 qualification in Social Care or Nursing
• Previous experience supporting people with disabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and unsocial hours
• Full manual driving licence or willingness to work towards obtaining one
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• The service is accessible by car only. Candidates must have access to a car and be able to travel to the workplace independently.
• Applicants with relevant experience who do not currently hold the required qualification may be considered where they are willing to complete QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support within 18 months.
• The appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting.
• International Police Clearance is required where an applicant has lived or worked outside Ireland for six months or more since the age of 16.

Benefits include

• Permanent employment and long-term stability
• Salary of €34,100.68-€39,625.68, depending on experience
• Premium payments for unsocial hours
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Supportive working environment

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]