Locum Relief Support Worker (Students)

Corlann; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pro-rata annual leave

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Career progression

Sick pay benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Corlann is recruiting a Locum Relief Support Worker (Care Assistant) for South Tipperary including Clonmel, Cashel, Cahir and surrounding towns. This temporary 1-year contract targets students in 2nd to 4th year studying Health/Social Care or related qualifications, offering valuable experience with flexible hours to fit college schedules.

Competitive pro-rata pay (€34,881-€48,434 per annum) and benefits are provided, along with training, pension, and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be currently studying Health/Social Care or a related field.
• Students in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year welcomed; 1-year fixed-term locum contract.
• Experience in personal care is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including meals and hygiene.
• Support and assist with individual care plans and outcomes.
• Assist community participation and integration for people supported by the services.

Skills

Care giving

Personal care

Flexibility

Education

Healthcare qualification (Social Care/Nursing)

Student in 2nd-4th year

Job description

Locum Relief Support Worker (Care Assistant), South Tipperary (Clonmel, Cashel, Cahir, Tipperary Town, Carrick-on-Suir) Exciting new opportunity for Students studying Social Care, Nursing, or any relevant third level healthcare qualification. We are offering flexible Locum Relief Support Worker contracts to students who are in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of their qualification (must be in a relevant field - i.e. Health/Social Care, or similar). With a Locum Relief Support Worker contract, you will be able to work and gain valuable experience, while having the flexibility to continue to attend college and complete your qualification. Temporary (1-year fixed term) Locum Relief Support Worker (Care Assistant Grade) position with our South Tipperary Services.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Rates of Pay (€34,881- €48,434 per annum pro-rata)
• 23 days Annual Leave (pro-rata)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Career Progression
• Sick Pay Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs

Responsibilities & Duties

The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. They are responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with the development of their Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration.

Closing Date for receipt of completed Applications Forms/CVs online is 6th September 2026.

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer