Support Worker

Lotus Care Services; Kildare; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free on-site parking

Résumé du poste

Lotus Care Services in Kildare is seeking Social Care Assistants to join our growing team. You will provide person-centred support with daily living skills, personal care and health needs, align with individual care plans and goals, and work within LOTUS policies and regulatory standards.

You will administer prescribed medication, record incidents, and collaborate with the MDT to help service users live meaningful, independent lives in the community. Must be based in Ireland and eligible to work.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Full Irish driving license.
• Prior experience in social care or healthcare.
• Garda Vetting/Police Clearance.
• Knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Encourage and support choice, decision-making, independence and personal development.
• Provide person-centred support with daily living skills, personal care, hygiene, health and appearance.
• Deliver support in line with individual care plans, goals and needs.
• Administer and accurately document prescribed medication in line with policies.
• Record and report incidents, concerns and complaints involving service owners, staff or visitors.
• Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support service users in achieving their goals.

Connaissances

Excellent verbal and writing skills

Full Irish driving license

Prior experience in social care or HC

Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

Knowledge of HIQA standards

Formation

QQI Level 5 Healthcare or equivalent

Description du poste

Support Worker/Social Care Assistant - Intellectual Disability Services

About Lotus Care

Lotus Care is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for Social Care Assistants to join our team in Kildare.

Currently operating a number of residential centres across the Midlands Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, creating homely, comfortable and supportive environments within the local community. We aim to empower people with the necessary skills to live full and satisfying lives as equal citizens of their local communities.

Since the establishment of our first residential home in 2023, Lotus Care has experienced an exciting period of growth, now employing over 200 staff. Our continued growth reflects the dedication of our teams and our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

We are also incredibly proud to have been nominated in the 2026 Athlone Business Awards for Employer of the Year and the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award-recognition that reflects the culture we strive to build every day.

About the role

Encourage and support choice, decision-making, independence and personal development.

Provide person-centred support with daily living skills, personal care, hygiene, health and appearance.

Deliver support in line with individual care plans, goals and needs.

Work in accordance with Lotus Care policies and procedures, relevant legislation, standards, regulations and codes of practice.

Administer and accurately document prescribed medication in line with relevant policies and procedures.

Record and report incidents, concerns and complaints involving service owners, staff or visitors.

Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to support service owners in achieving their individual goals.

About You

Social Care Assistants - Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or an equivalent relevant qualification, with at least 2 of the 8 modules completed and a commitment to completing the remaining modules.

Hold a full Irish driving license

Prior experience in social care or healthcare

Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations

Excellent verbal and writing skills

Garda Vetting/Police Clearance

What's in it for you?

Comprehensive induction and onboarding

Competitive premiums and attractive rates of pay

Extensive in-house training and development opportunities

Ongoing mentoring, guidance and support

CPD support and opportunities for professional development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee of the Month Awards

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company events and team initiatives

Free on-site parking

If you are passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, independent and fulfilling lives, and want to be part of a reputable, growing organisation that genuinely values its staff and the people we support, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must be currently based in Ireland and hold a valid work permit with the right to work in Ireland.