Residential Support Worker – Flexible Shifts & Driving

Embrace; Carrickmacross; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New joiner bonus €250 for full-time

Overtime premiums per hour

Double time on Public Holidays

Sunday Premium

Paid breaks

Bike-to-Work Scheme

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Job summary

Embrace is seeking Support Workers / Health Care Assistants to join our residential services in Ireland. You will work with adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries, joining a strong team supervised by a supportive management team.

The role requires full flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, with duties ranging from personal care to medication management and meal support.

Qualifications

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification, or equivalent, or working towards it (essential).
• Full, manual Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role).
• Fluent in English (essential).
• Willing to undergo a Garda Vetting application and other standard background checks.
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support the resident in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance they require, promoting a well-balanced diet and personal choice at all times.
• Assist and promote good personal care skills i.e. toileting, bathing, showering.
• Support residents to manage their personal medication in line with current practices and accompany them to appointments when applicable.
• Keep accurate financial records, care plans etc.
• Attend all necessary training and meetings with your team and PIC.
• Ensure a safe environment and perform duties in a manner conducive to health and safety and in accordance with Embrace policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent English

Compassionate personality

Education

FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Embrace is seeking Support Workers / Health Care Assistants to join our residential services in Ireland. You will work with adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injuries, joining a strong team supervised by a supportive management team.

The role requires full flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, with duties ranging from personal care to medication management and meal support.