Support Worker

Three Steps; The Municipal District of Navan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Steps is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care in a residential setting. You will assist residents with daily living tasks, observe wellbeing and collaborate with a care team to deliver safe, dignified support aligned with individual care plans.

The role is full-time (39 hours weekly), requires compassionate communication, teamwork and a flexible approach, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential, nursing, disability or community care is desirable.
• Willingness to complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care (washing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support mobility and safe use of mobility equipment.
• Assist with meals, hydration and feeding as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Observe wellbeing and report concerns to the nurse or senior staff.
• Follow care plans and complete care records accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean living environment.
• Follow infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with residents, relatives and colleagues.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dignity & person-centred care

Flexible & weekend availability

Education

Healthcare qualification or willingness to train

Job description

Support Worker

The Support Worker will provide high-quality, person-centered care and support to residents in a residential care setting. This is a full-time position of 39 hours per week. The role involves assisting residents with their daily living needs while promoting dignity, independence, choice, comfort, and well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with residents, families, nurses, and other members of the care team to ensure that each resident receives safe, respectful, and compassionate care in accordance with individual care plans and organisational policies.

About the role

Main Duties

• Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and safe use of mobility equipment.
• Assist with meals, hydration and feeding where required, while respecting dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide companionship and emotional support and encourage residents to participate in social and recreational activities.
• Observe residents’ physical, emotional and behavioural wellbeing and report any concerns or changes promptly to the nurse or senior staff member.
• Follow individual care plans and accurately complete relevant care records and documentation.
• Support residents to maintain their independence, dignity, privacy and personal choices.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable living environment.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, manual handling guidance, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Work effectively as part of the wider care team and communicate professionally with residents, relatives and colleagues.

Key Requirements

• A caring, compassionate, patient and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of dignity, confidentiality, safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Reliable, flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends where required.
• Previous experience in residential, nursing, disability or community care is desirable.
• Relevant healthcare or care qualification is desirable or a willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies, procedures and instructions accurately.
• Commitment to providing a consistently high standard of care and supporting residents’ quality of life.

About the company

We are Three Steps, a specialised residential care provider in Co. Meath and Dublin delivering social care-based, trauma and attachment-informed services.

We support children, young people and adults — including those with disability — to live their best lives in safe, structured, and nurturing environments.

Our approach blends compassion with clinical insight to ensure every person we care for has the support they need to grow, heal and thrive.