Assistant Support Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is a major care provider in Ireland, supporting children and adults with a broad range of complex needs through residential services, supported living, day services, and community outreach. The Assistant Support Worker role is based in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, with pay aligned to the company scale.

What the service does

The organisation is known for delivering high-quality care in modern residential settings and well-designed outdoor environments, alongside engaging day programmes that offer varied and stimulating activities.

Who the service supports

• People with autism
• People with Asperger syndrome
• Individuals living with acquired brain injuries
• People who may display challenging behaviour
• People with intellectual disabilities and Alzheimer’s or dementia
• People receiving mental health rehabilitation and recovery support
• People with personality disorders

Role purpose

This position is focused on delivering person-centred care and practical support to service users. The successful candidate will be helped to build skills and confidence while contributing to a respectful, professional team environment. The aim of the role is to assist people in reaching greater independence, developing their potential, and living meaningful lives in their communities.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Help individuals plan and organise their everyday activities and routines.
• Support people to take part in community-based activities and access local services.
• Assist with education, personal development, and progress toward individual goals.
• Promote independent living by helping with cooking, cleaning, laundry, appointments, and maintaining family and social relationships.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice as far as reasonably practicable.
• Work flexible shifts within a 24-hour, 7-day service model to meet service needs.
• Carry out other duties that are appropriate to the post, as the job description is not exhaustive.

Skills and qualities needed

• Compassionate and motivated approach to supporting others.
• Willingness to learn and grow through training and development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Adaptability to changing shift patterns and service demands.
• Reliability and a positive attitude.

Additional benefits

• Company pension
• Specified illness cover
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Continuous professional development
• Strong progression and career growth opportunities
• Life assurance / death-in-service cover
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Education assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Referral and retention bonus for friends
• Nationwide retailer discounts

Working pattern

The role involves shift work across a 7-day roster, covering a 24-hour service. Flexibility is essential.

Other notes

The organisation states that it will support the successful candidate with training and upskilling to deliver high-quality care. The role is suitable for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.