Direct Support Worker Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Embrace; Ireland; Remote; EUR 30,576 - 33,306; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

New joiner bonus

Recognition reward scheme

Refer-a-Friend Program

Employment Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

Fortnightly pay

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A support services organization in Carrickmacross is seeking Direct Support Workers to aid adults and children with intellectual disabilities. As a member of the team, you will support residents to develop skills and enhance their quality of life. Essential qualifications include a Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification and a driving license. Competitive pay and multiple benefits are offered, including a new joiner bonus and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent.
• Having previous healthcare experience is preferred but not essential.
• A full, manual driving licence is required for the role.
• Candidate should possess a kind and compassionate personality.
• Fluency in English is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to learn new skills and live fulfilled lives.
• Develop residents' strengths in a team environment.

Skills

Kind and compassionate personality

Fluent English

Education

Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent

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.

What we offer 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

Job Type

We off full time, part time and relief contracts

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 or working towards it(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)

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. 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.