Compassionate Care Assistant | Growth & Community Support

Nua Healthcare Limited; Westport; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Fantastic development & career opps

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

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 one of Ireland’s leading care providers, offering Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach to both Children and Adults with complex support needs.

We are seeking compassionate Assistant Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and live meaningful lives within their communities, with support from a dedicated team and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; comprehensive training provided.
• Experience in a support role desirable but not essential.
• Positive attitude and genuine passion for helping individuals.
• Full driving licence required or actively working towards obtaining one.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities and routines.
• Support individuals to access local community activities.
• Assist with education, skills development and personal goals.
• Develop and maintain independent living skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry).
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and codes of practice.
• Work flexible shift patterns across a 24/7 service.

Skills

Strong communication

Full driving licence

Flexibility

Empathy

Willingness to learn

Job description

Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading care providers, offering Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach to both Children and Adults with complex support needs.

We are seeking compassionate Assistant Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and live meaningful lives within their communities, with support from a dedicated team and ongoing training.