Direct Support Worker

Embrace; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus

Overtime premiums

Double time on Public Holidays

Sunday Premium

Paid breaks

Fortnightly pay

Roster to suit your work/life balance

Refer-a-Friend €150

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

QQI Level 7/8 sponsorship

Job summary

Embrace in Dundalk is seeking dedicated Support Workers / Health Care Assistants to join our residential services. You will work as part of a supportive team, delivering person-centred care to adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries.

Flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts is essential. Role includes assisting with meals, personal care, medication, documentation, and attending training.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent
• Full, manual Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be essential)
• Fluent in English
• Willing to undergo Garda Vetting and other standard background checks
• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, helping them learn new skills and feel at home
• Assist with meal preparation at any required level
• Aid personal care: toileting, bathing, showering
• Support residents with personal medication and accompany to appointments
• Keep accurate records, care plans and related documentation
• Attend training and meetings with the team and PIC
• Ensure a safe environment and follow Embrace policies and procedures

Skills

Fluent English

Education

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

About Us

Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. We are looking for Support Workers / Health Care Assistants who believe in developing people's strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our residential services. The successful candidate will be joining a strong team and will be overseen by a supportive management team.

The suitable candidate should be fully flexible for day, night, and weekend shifts.

Daily tasks:

• 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.
• Support the resident in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance they require, promoting a well-balanced diet and personal choice at all times.
• Assist and promote good personal care skills i.e. toileting, bathing, showering.
• Support residents to manage their personal medication in line with current practices and accompany them to appointments when applicable.
• Keep accurate financial records, care plans etc.
• Attend all necessary training and meetings with your team and PIC.
• Ensure a safe environment and perform duties in a manner conducive to health and safety and in accordance with Embrace policies and procedures.

What we offer to successful candidates:

• Competitive basic salary of between €32000 - €34639 (dependant on experience)
• New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
• Overtime premiums per hour
• Double time on Public Holidays
• Sunday Premium
• Paid breaks
• Fortnightly pay
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

Requirements

• Your profile:

  • Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification, or equivalent, or working towards it (essential).
  • Full, manual Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role).
  • A kind and compassionate personality.
  • Fluent in English (essential).
  • Willing to undergo a Garda Vetting application and other standard background checks.
  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential).