Direct Support Worker

Embrace Community Services Ltd.; Navan; On-site; EUR 30,576 - 33,306; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Bike to work scheme

Flexitime

Sick pay

Wellness program

Job summary

A family-owned support services provider in Navan seeks Direct Support Workers to aid individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Ideal candidates will have a FETAC Level 5 qualification and a compassionate personality. Responsibilities include supporting residents in daily living and skills development. The role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a flexible work schedule to promote work-life balance. This position is in-person and includes various employee benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not essential.
• Full, manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives.
• Enable residents to learn new skills in a team environment.
• Work closely with colleagues in adult residential services.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Fluent in English

Healthcare experience

Education

FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent

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 core values

Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths‑based and person‑centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

What we offer successful candidates

• 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

Job Type

Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent

Working Pattern

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

The ideal candidate will have

• 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 in English (essential)

Work Location

In person

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 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 Navan Co. Meath. 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.

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime
• On‑site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Work Location

In person