Direct Support Worker Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Embrace; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 34,639; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus of €250

Overtime premiums

Double time on Public Holidays

Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

Job summary

Embrace, located in the Municipal District of Edenderry, Ireland, is seeking Direct Support Workers to join their team. This role involves providing residential support to adults and children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Successful candidates will be part of a compassionate team promoting the independence and well-being of residents, working flexible shifts, and enjoying various benefits such as competitive salaries and further education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent or working towards it (essential).
• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not essential.
• Full, manual driving licence, essential for the role.
• Fluent in English (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilled lives and learn new skills.
• Work closely with colleagues in a team environment.
• Promote independence among residents.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

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 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.

Benefits

• 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 offer full time, part time and relief contracts

Working Pattern

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

Qualifications

• 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.