Direct Support worker

Embrace Community Services Ltd.; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus

Overtime premiums

Double time PH

Sunday Premium

Paid breaks

Fortnightly pay

Roster flexibility

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Employee assistance

Bike-to-Work

QQI courses

Job summary

Embrace Community Services Ltd. provides residential support for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and brain injuries. We are seeking Support Workers who believe in developing people’s strengths and working in a team to join our residential services.

The successful candidate will be supported by a strong management team and must be flexible for day, night, and weekend shifts. Garda Vetting and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent, or working towards it.
• Full manual Irish/EU driving licence required.
• Fluent in English.
• Willing to undergo Garda Vetting and background checks.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilling, wholesome lives and learn new skills.
• Assist meal preparation and promote balanced diet and personal choice.
• Support personal care such as toileting, bathing, and showering.
• Assist residents with personal medication and accompany to appointments when needed.
• Keep accurate care plans and records.
• Attend training and team/ PIC meetings.
• Ensure safety and follow Embrace policies.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Who we are

Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

We are recruiting for a Support Workerfor our residential houses.We are seeking applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting people in the community and helping them to develop within their homes.

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

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

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)

Job Overview

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.

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