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Support Worker / HCA
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland · Part Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 29,406 – EUR 32,448 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Social Care, or equivalent
- Eligibility
- Applicants must hold the required healthcare/social care qualification or an accepted equivalent, have a full clean driving licence, meet Garda Vetting and reference checks, and already possess the right to work in Ireland without sponsorship.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Attuned Healthcare is a values-led provider focused on trauma-informed, community-based support for children, young people, and families. The organisation is growing its residential services in Carlow Town and nearby areas, and is hiring Support Workers / HCAs to join the team.
The role is centered on person-focused care within a small residential setting, helping individuals build independence, maintain dignity, and work toward meaningful daily goals.
What the role involves
- Deliver tailored support that reflects each person’s individual needs, with an emphasis on independence, self-care, and community inclusion.
- Work alongside service users to identify, review, and progress personal goals.
- Assist with everyday living tasks while promoting dignity, choice, and autonomy.
- Encourage the growth of practical life skills and self-confidence.
- Keep clear and accurate records and contribute to individual support plans.
- Use reflective practice to improve the quality of care and support.
- Take part in supervision, training, and team activities that strengthen service delivery.
What the employer offers
- A culture that supports work-life balance.
- Paid sick leave.
- A positive and inclusive workplace.
- Ongoing supervision and mentoring from an experienced team.
- 24-hour on-call support.
- Premium pay for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- Fully paid, high-quality training.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- A clear route for career progression.
- Education assistance policy.
- Paid breaks.
- Meals provided.
- My Future Fund pension.
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured.
- Free parking.
- Bike to Work scheme.
- Refer-a-friend bonus.
Candidate profile and requirements
- Compassionate, dependable, and guided by strong values.
- Committed to supporting children, young people, and families.
- Eager to learn and grow professionally.
- Comfortable working independently in the community.
- Dedicated to ethical, high-quality care.
- Minimum FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
- Strong communication skills in English, plus good IT, report writing, and planning ability.
- Full, clean driving licence is required.
- Subject to Garda Vetting.
- Ability to provide two references.
- Must already have the legal right to work in Ireland; sponsorship is not available.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and best practice.
- Ability to perform well in a busy, changing environment.
Accepted qualifications
- QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support.
- Pre-Nursing Studies.
- Professional Qualification in Teaching, excluding TEFL.
- Family Support Practitioner qualification at minimum Level 6 NFQ.
- Or another nationally recognised qualification in social care, childcare, family support, or education.
Career development
- Progression opportunities to Senior Support Worker and Social Care Worker positions.
- Support toward Level 7 and Level 8 qualifications.
- Access to leadership and specialist training.
- Internal promotion opportunities.
Additional information
This position is available as a permanent role and can be full-time or part-time. The salary offered is between €29,406 and €32,448, depending on experience.