Assistant Support Worker

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 broad range of complex support needs.

This position is based in Longford, County Longford, Ireland and offers a frontline salary in the range of 30,000 to 35,000.

What You Can Expect

• Company pension plan
• Cover for specified illnesses
• Structured induction and onboarding
• 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)
• Rostered hours across a 7-day schedule, including shift work
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Referral and retention bonus for friends
• Retail discounts available nationwide

About the Service and Work Environment

The organisation is recognised for delivering high standards of care and for operating some of the country’s most advanced facilities. Its residential settings pair modern, purpose-built accommodation with attractive outdoor spaces, while its day programmes are designed to provide engaging and meaningful activities.

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

What the Role Involves

The Assistant Support Worker, alongside the Social Care Worker, helps deliver care and support to service users. Training and guidance are provided so you can build your skills, work professionally with colleagues, and contribute to high-quality support.

The purpose of the role is to help people progress towards their goals and live meaningful lives through the services provided.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Assist individuals in following their daily plans
• Support service users during community activities
• Encourage participation in education, skills development, and personal goal achievement
• Help with everyday living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and visiting family
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice to the extent reasonably and practically possible
• Work on a shift basis across a 24/7 service

Skills and Entry Criteria

No formal qualification is needed for the Assistant Support Worker role, as all required training will be provided. For Social Care Worker positions, a Level 7 or Level 8 degree in Social Care, Healthcare, or a related field is required, along with CORU registration.

Previous life experience is helpful but not essential. A positive attitude and genuine commitment to supporting people are important. A full driving licence is required, or the applicant must already be in the process of obtaining one.

Additional Information

The role follows a seven-day rota and includes shift work. The location is Longford, County Longford, Ireland.

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