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Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is a major care provider in Ireland, delivering residential care, supported living, day services, and community outreach for children and adults with a variety of complex support needs. The Assistant Support Worker will help deliver person-centred care to people using these services, with a focus on helping them grow in confidence, build independence, and live meaningful lives in their communities.

What the role involves

Support individuals to organise and manage everyday routines and planned activities.
Help people take part in their local community and get involved in social activities.
Assist with education, skill-building, and progress towards personal goals and outcomes.
Encourage independent living skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, appointment attendance, and maintaining family and social relationships.
Work in line with company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
Adapt to flexible shift patterns within a 24-hour, 7-day service so the needs of service users are met.
Carry out additional duties that are reasonable and appropriate to the post, even if they are not listed in the main duties section.

Experience and profile sought

The organisation is looking for compassionate, motivated, and committed people who want to support others to live independently. Formal qualifications are not required because full training and continuing development will be provided. Previous experience in a support role, or relevant life experience, would be helpful but is not mandatory. Applicants should bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, strong communication skills, and the ability to build good relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and other professionals. A full driving licence is required, or the candidate must be actively working towards obtaining one.

Working pattern and salary

This is a frontline, onsite role based in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland. The salary range is €30,000 to €35,000. The post involves shift work across a 7-day roster and may require flexibility across a range of shifts.

Benefits

Company pension
Cover for specified illness
Structured induction programme
Ongoing professional development
Strong opportunities for growth and career progression
Life assurance and death-in-service cover
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Education support
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Bike-to-work scheme
Friend referral and retention bonus
Nationwide retail discounts

Service focus

The team supports people with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, Asperger syndrome, acquired brain injuries, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities with Alzheimer’s or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery needs, and personality disorders.

Additional information

The role is within a service that is known for modern residential accommodation and attractive outdoor surroundings. Day programmes are designed to be engaging and stimulating, with a variety of enjoyable activities. Candidates should also note that the company places emphasis on maintaining high standards of care and service.

Assistant Support Worker

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