Support Worker

CareChoice Group Ireland; Naas; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringCare Independent Living Limited in Naas is seeking a caring, motivated Support Worker to join our team in a community-based independent living setting. You will support adults to live as independently as possible, promote dignity, and encourage personal autonomy.

The role includes delivering person-centred care, assisting with daily living tasks, and contributing to individual support plans. Weekend and evening work may be required to meet residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support that promotes independence and dignity.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and household activities as outlined in support plans.
• Offer emotional support and companionship, encouraging community involvement and social connections.
• Administer medication safely and document all care provided using the required systems.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing individual support plans and act as Key Worker when needed.
• Support residents with budgeting, banking, and maintaining everyday living skills.
• Accompany individuals on holidays or outings when required.
• Work flexibly, use initiative, and maintain positive relationships with families, services, and professionals.
• Help ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the home.

Job description

SpringCare Independent Living Limited is dedicated to providing person-centred, rights-based support to children and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to empower individuals to live as independently as possible, achieve their personal goals, and participate fully in their communities.

We are seeking a caring, motivated, and dependable Support Worker to join our Independent Living Unit team. This role focuses on supporting adults to live as independently as possible in a community-based setting, while promoting dignity, inclusion, and personal autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support that promotes independence and dignity.
• Assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and household activities as outlined in support plans.
• Offer emotional support and companionship, encouraging community involvement and social connections.
• Administer medication safely and document all care provided using the required systems.
• Contribute to developing and reviewing individual support plans and act as Key Worker when needed.
• Support residents with budgeting, banking, and maintaining everyday living skills.
• Accompany individuals on holidays or outings when required.
• Work flexibly, use initiative, and maintain positive relationships with families, services, and professionals.
• Help ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of the home.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a residential care setting, ideally in a senior/team leader role
• QQI Level 5 Social Care Worker/QQI Level 5 Healthcare
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings if required.