Health Care Assistant /Social Care Support Worker

Healthcarejobs.ie; Carlow; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Carlow, Ireland, seeks a Health Care Assistant to provide person-centred support for adults with mental health needs. The role requires a QQI Level 5 in Health or Social Care. We offer a supportive environment with training and personal development opportunities, alongside perks like paid sick leave and education funding. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Free breakfast meals

Fully paid induction and training

Paid sick leave

Access to education fund

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care, Social Care, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, planning, report-writing & basic IT skills.
• Garda vetting clearance required; full driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in a residential care setting.
• Deliver tailored care to build independence and community integration.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to support plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Report-writing skills

Basic IT skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

QQI Level 5 in Health Care or Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Health Care Assistant (HCA)/Social Care Support Worker

Location: Carlow, Ireland

Employer: Attuned Programmes Ireland

Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief Positions Available

• Make a Difference, Grow Your Career

At Attuned Programmes Ireland, we believe in changing lives by being present, compassionate, and professional. Join us in providing high quality community, residential, and aftercare supports for adults with mental health needs. Be part of a team where your work matters-not just what you do, but how you do it.

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centred support in a residential care setting, helping individuals to develop self-care & independent living skills
• Deliver person-centred care, tailored to individual needs, building independence, self-care, and community integration
• Collaborate with individuals to set and achieve personal goals
• Support with daily living tasks while promoting dignity, autonomy, and choice
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to support plans and engage in reflective practice
• Participate in training, supervision, and team activities to continuously improve service quality

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care, Social Care, or equivalent (or strong relevant experience) Those who are enrolled in a QQI Level 5 course, and progressing are also welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication, planning, report-writing & basic IT skills
• Commitment to best practice standards, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding of individuals' rights
• Reliability, empathy, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Garda vetting clearance required; full driving licence desirable but not essential
• Right to work in Ireland

What We Offer

• Free breakfast meals when needed
• Fully paid induction and training, including trauma-informed reflective practice
• A supportive, team-orientated working environment
• Dual-occupancy residential centre
• Paid sick leave
• Company PRSA pension fund
• Access to an education fund for continued professional development

Why Attuned vs Others

• Purpose: You'll be helping people achieve meaningful, independent lives-not just executing tasks.
• Growth: Unlike many who offer jobs but little investment, we commit to your development (education fund, training etc.).
• Support & Culture: We aim to have strong management oversight, empathy, and respect-recognising the challenges and rewarding your contribution.
• Flexibility: Choices around hours and contract type to help balance life and work.

Please send your CV to apply. If you are passionate, caring, and ready to grow in social care - we'd love to hear from you.