Home Care Workers - Athboy, Co. Meath

Family Carers Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity supporting family carers in Dublin is seeking Home Care Workers for an entry-level position. The role involves providing person-centred care in a home environment, requires QQI Level 5 qualifications, and a clean driving license. Ideal candidates will be kind, caring, and reliable, with excellent communication skills. Competitive hourly rates and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Flexible rotas

Qualifications

• 1 year paid experience in a similar caring role.
• Full, clean driver licence and use of your own car required.
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in a home environment.
• Work various times throughout the week based on availability.
• Participate in employee assistance programs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Reliable and trustworthy

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules

QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award

Job description

Home Care Workers

Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is the national charity supporting family carers across the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses or addiction. We provide a range of supports and services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.

Job Details (Co. Meath)

• Hourly Rate: €14.70 - Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid.
• Mileage/Travel Time: 30c per kilometre + fortnightly travel payment
• Annual Leave Entitlement: 8% of hours worked subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum
• Paid Sick Leave / Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave: All leave subject to specific criteria
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a free and confidential program for employees and family members
• Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSA): Access available through FCI's pension provider
• Work Phone and email: All staff are provided with a work phone and email address
• Employee Discount Scheme: Access to offers and discounts with several retail partners (incl. Fuel Card)
• Full, clean driver licence and use of your own car required
• Flexible rotas to match availability; be available to work various times throughout the week
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Maintain confidentiality, be calm, polite, professional
• Kind and caring nature
• Reliable and trustworthy, committed to providing quality person‑centred care in a home environment
• Satisfactory Garda Vetting
• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
• QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules
• 1 year paid experience in a similar caring role

Application

To be considered for this role please submit your CV by clicking on the link below to begin the process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services