Direct Support Worker

Embrace Community Services Ltd.; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Clonmel is seeking Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants. You will help residents live fulfilled lives and hone new skills. The role requires a FETAC Level 5 qualification, compassion, and a valid driving license and offers a competitive pay scale, various benefits including a new joiner bonus, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay scale

New joiner bonus

Recognition reward scheme

Employment assistance program

Bike-to-work scheme

Continuous professional development

Flexible roster

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not essential.
• A kind and compassionate personality is important.
• Fluent English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives.
• Enable residents to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.
• Work closely with colleagues in residential services.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Compassionate personality

Fluent English

Education

FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. We are looking for Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants who believe in developing people’s strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our adult's residential services in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting our residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.

Qualifications:

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)
• Full, manual driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role)
• A kind and compassionate personality
• Fluent English (essential)

What we offer:

• Competitive pay scale between €30,576 - €33,306, depending on experience
• New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
• Up to €1,000 (tax-free) recognition reward scheme annually
• Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Fortnightly pay
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses
• Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician
• Continuous professional development and career guidance
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• PRSA Scheme

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working with adults and/or children with intellectual disabilities?
• Do you hold a Full EU manual driving license?
• Do you have a full FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person