Social Care Worker

Nua Healthcare Services; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Specified Illness Cover

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Career opportunities

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to work Scheme

Refer/Retain a friend bonus

Job summary

Nua Healthcare Services is a leading Irish care provider offering Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach. We are seeking compassionate Social Care Workers to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives in their communities.

You will work within a 24/7 roster across shifts, delivering person-centred support, promoting inclusion, independence, and progression through training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registration with CORU where applicable.
• Level 7/8 Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in social care is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to plan, organise and manage daily activities.
• Assist participation in local communities, promoting inclusion and independence.
• Support education, training, and personal goal achievement.
• Develop independent living skills (cooking, cleaning, appointments).
• Adhere to company policies, procedures and codes of practice.
• Work across a 24/7 roster to meet care needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Level 7/8 qualification in Social Care or related

CORU registration

Job description

Location: Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland Frontline Salary: As per Company scale

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day Services and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• Specified Illness Cover
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 7-day roster involving shift work
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

We are seeking compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Social Care Workers to join our team in providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals who avail of our services. Successful candidates will play a key role in empowering individuals to achieve their full potential, develop independence, and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their communities.

The role of the Social Care Worker is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals who avail of our services. We are committed to supporting your professional development through ongoing training, learning, and career progression opportunities, enabling you to further develop your skills and expertise in delivering person-centred care while fostering positive and professional relationships with colleagues, individuals supported, families, and external professionals.

We support individuals to reach their full potential and to live meaningful and fulfilling lives through the personalised supports and services we provide.

This role will include the following responsibilities on a day-to-day basis:

• Supporting individuals to plan, organise, and manage their daily activities and routines.
• Assisting individuals to access and actively participate in their local communities, promoting inclusion, independence, and social engagement.
• Supporting individuals in education, training, skills development, and the achievement of their personal goals and aspirations.
• Assisting individuals to develop and maintain independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and maintaining family and social relationships.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of, and adhering to, all Company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Working flexibly across a 24-hour, 7-day service to meet the needs of the individuals supported and ensure continuity of care and support.

The above job specification is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all

Skills Requirement

• A Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Social Care, Social Studies, or a related discipline is essential.
• Registration with the relevant professional body, including CORU registration where applicable, is required.
• Previous experience working in a social care or support setting is desirable, but not essential.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting individuals to live fulfilling, meaningful, and independent lives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A full driving licence is required, or candidates must be actively working towards obtaining one.
• Flexibility and reliability to work across a range of shifts in line with service requirements.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and are looking for a rewarding career with opportunities for professional development and progression, we would love to hear from you.

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Attachment(s)

Frontline Worker (ASW and SCW) (6) (1).pdf