Direct Support Worker Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland

Embrace; Navan; On-site; EUR 30,576 - 33,306; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay scale

New joiner bonus

Recognition reward scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A service provider for disabilities in Navan is seeking Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants. The ideal candidates will have a FETAC Level 5 qualification, a compassionate personality, and will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily living skills. The role involves working within a team to ensure residents live fulfilling lives. Benefits include competitive pay, a bike to work scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent (essential).
• Fluent in English (essential).
• Full, manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents to live fulfilled lives.
• Work closely with colleagues in a team environment.
• Assist residents in learning new skills.

Skills

Kind and compassionate personality

Fluent in English

Previous healthcare experience

Education

Full 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Work Location:

In person