Support Worker - Roscommon

Access Healthcare (Ireland); Roscommon; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 to 1 consultancy

Flexible shifts in Roscommon

Free Garda Vetting and Uniform

Premium Agency Rates

Job summary

Access Healthcare in Roscommon is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our residential care team. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred support for service users with physical and intellectual disabilities within a Roscommon Town setting.

Responsibilities include aiding daily living tasks, promoting dignity, and collaborating with the broader healthcare team to ensure high-quality personal care.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare is required.
• At least 6 weeks experience in Healthcare in Ireland.
• CPR/First Aid/Patient Moving and Handling training should be in date.
• MAPA/CPI/TCI/STUDIO III are desirable but not mandatory.
• Up-to-date HSEland certificates.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support individuals with daily living needs.
• Promote dignity and independence.
• Work closely with a professional healthcare team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Job description

Access Healthcare is looking for a Support Worker to join our team in Roscommon. This is a great opportunity to work within a Residential Healthcare Setting. The ideal Support Worker will have experience in similar settings and have the ability to collaborate with team members. The service is a residential setting in Roscommon Town, Roscommon. The Support Worker will be working with service users with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities.

The main duty of the role will be using your experience and healthcare skills to offer service users support and provide the best personal care possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help those who need it most in Roscommon.

Hours:

Days: 08:00-20:00

Nights: 20:00-08:00

Opportunities for morning and evening shifts also.

Pay Rates:

Base: 15.00-20.00 per hour – subject to experience and trainings

Nights/Sundays/Bank Holidays: premium rates

What’s we offer:

• 1 to 1 consultancy
• Flexible shifts in Roscommon
• Free Garda Vetting and Uniform
• Premium Agency Rates

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care
• Support individuals with daily living needs
• Promote dignity and independence
• Work closely with a professional healthcare team

What we’re looking for in a Healthcare Assistant:

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare
• At least 6 weeks experience in Healthcare in Ireland
• Practical Trainings – CPR/First Aid/Patient Moving and Handling (in date)
• MAPA/CPI/TCI/STUDIO III – not mandatory but highly desirable.
• Up-To-Date HSELand Certificates
• Eligibility to work in Ireland