Assistant Support Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is a major care provider in Ireland, delivering residential, supported living, day service, and community outreach support for children and adults with complex needs. The position is based in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland, and is a frontline role paid according to the company scale.

Why join the organisation

• Company pension plan
• Cover for specified illnesses
• Structured induction and onboarding
• Continuous 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
• Working pattern across a 7-day roster with shift work
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Referral and retention bonus for friends and colleagues
• Nationwide retail discounts

What the role supports

The service provides high-quality, person-centred care in well-equipped residential settings and engaging day programmes. The team works with people living with a broad range of support needs, including autism, Asperger syndrome, acquired brain injury, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities with Alzheimer’s or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery, and personality disorders.

Main purpose of the post

The Assistant Support Worker will help people using the service to live more independently, work toward their goals, and take part in meaningful daily life within their communities. Training and upskilling will be provided so the successful candidate can deliver quality care and maintain effective working relationships with service users and colleagues.

Key duties

• Assist individuals in organising and managing everyday routines and activities.
• Support people to access and participate in their local community.
• Help service users with education, skill-building, and personal outcome goals.
• Promote independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and maintaining family and social links.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and relevant codes of practice as far as reasonably possible.
• Work flexibly across a 24-hour, 7-day service to meet changing service needs.
• Carry out additional duties appropriate to the position when required.

What is expected from applicants

• No formal qualification is needed, as full training and ongoing development will be provided.
• Experience in a support role is helpful, though not essential.
• Relevant life experience will also be considered an advantage.
• A genuine interest in helping people live fulfilling and independent lives is important.
• Applicants should bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities are required to build strong relationships with individuals, families, coworkers, and professionals.
• A full driving licence is required, or the candidate must be actively working toward one.
• Flexibility and dependability are necessary to cover a variety of shifts based on service requirements.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite role in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. The working pattern involves shift work on a rotating 7-day roster. Salary is not specified beyond being in line with the company scale.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact and want a role with training, development, and career progression, this opportunity may suit you well.