Support Worker / HCA

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.