Residential Support Worker: Mallow, Cork

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 19,975 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility on working hours

Sunday overtime rate

Access to Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Promotion and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Discounted driving lessons

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mallow, Ireland is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include providing personal care and promoting independence for clients, with a focus on community integration. The role offers flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in healthcare and a QQI Level 5 qualification or equivalent. A full clean driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Full clean driver’s license is required.
• Other relevant qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with intellectual and physical disability, autism.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities.
• Enable participation and integration into the community.
• Provide reports on client activities to management.

Skills

Ability to support clients respectfully

Understanding how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Comfortable using essential information technology

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care

Other relevant qualifications (e.g., Nursing, Psychology)

Job description

Overview

Location: On site / Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland
Job type: Permanent / Full or Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Hourly Salary Range: from €14.50 to €18.00

Purpose of Role: to provide a range of services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and/or autism in a residential setting. All care is person centered and provides a holistic service in partnership with the person’s circle of support.

The Company

Barróg Healthcare is a small, private health and social care provider based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages to enable people who need support across mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. We champion our service users and staff and welcome applications from anyone who fits within our organisation. The right candidate will strive to enhance the lives of individuals by promoting community inclusion and equal citizenship.

Job Details

Shifts Available: 12-hour shifts (8:00–20:00 and 20:00–08:00)

Working Hours: A mixture of working hours are available and can be agreed at job offer stage. Flexibility for shift work may be required due to the 24/7 nature of the role.

Reporting Relationship: This post will report to the Team Lead

Job Title: Support Worker

Vetting: All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.

Benefits and Requirements

• Flexibility on working hours
• Competitive starting salary
• Sunday overtime rate
• Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free transport
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Promotion and development opportunities
• Support for further education and training
• Pension scheme (PRSA)
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounted driving lessons
• Permission to work in Ireland
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting
• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Health or Social Care or equivalent for a Support Worker role
• Other relevant qualifications (e.g., Nursing, Addiction Studies, Teaching, Accredited Youth Training, Psychology) may be considered
• Full clean driver’s license

The following will be seen as an advantage:

• Experience in a Residential Setting
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and HIQA standards
• Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans

Candidate Skills / Experience

• Ability to support clients respectfully with their goals and needs at the center of every task
• Understanding how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Comfortable using essential information technology and providing reports

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Support service users with intellectual and physical disability, autism
• Help users make sense of their environment, learn new skills, and maximise independence
• Assist individuals with daily living activities
• Support health and well-being, personal care including continence if required
• Support individuals to live a meaningful life with equal citizenship
• Enable participation and integration into the community
• Act as an advocate for clients/residents
• Involve clients in care/placement plan formulation and execution
• Accompany service users to appointments and events
• Assist service users with reduced mobility
• Undertake duties as assigned by manager/team leader
• Manage challenging behaviours with a positive behaviour support plan
• Provide reports on client activities to management
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to care plan development

The above Job Description is not exhaustive; duties may be added or modified as needed.

Apply for this position

To apply, submit your information including: First Name, Last Name, E-mail, Location, CV file, and responses to standard eligibility questions (e.g., current work status in Ireland, English language proficiency, driving licence, notice period, relevant health/social care qualifications, and years of experience). You will also be asked how you learned about this vacancy and whether you were referred by a Barróg Healthcare employee.

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