Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services is one of Ireland’s leading Care Providers. We provide Residential, Supported Living, Day and Community Outreach Services to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support requirements.
At Nua Healthcare Services, we are proud to offer high standards of service and care. Renowned for offering some of the best facilities in the country; our residential accommodation combines modern state-of-the-art facilities with beautiful outdoor environments. Our tailored day care programmes encompass a wide variety of stimulating and enjoyable activities.
We are seeking applications for the role of Assistant Support Worker(s) - Full training will be provided for candidates with no relevant experience.
Job Objectives
1. Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
2. The individual will deliver flexible and responsive support to Individuals, and their families, when they most need help.
3. We offer personalised plans to meet the immediate and longer term needs of each individual. This may include a variety of shifts which include Shorter or Longer Day Shifts, Sleepovers and Wake nights.
This role consists of shift patterns of 4 hour, 6 hour, 10 hour or overnight shifts.
Key Responsibilities
4. Support the service user in experiencing the everyday life within their community.
5. This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to a service user as well as supporting them during social, or educational activities in the community.
6. Enable individuals supported by the service to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
7. Driving and/or escorting the service user by a company vehicle, or via public transport, to and from social activities or planned outings.
8. Assist with encouraging and developing individuals, in relation to personal hygiene, health matters and care for their personal appearance.
9. To promote and safeguard the well-being, and interests of the service user at all times.
Skills Requirement
10. No experience required or relevant qualification needed as full training will be provided to the right candidates
11. Relevant life experience would be an advantage
12. Full Clean Driver’s licence or working towards
13. Flexible and adaptable nature
14. Shift work over 24/7.
Benefits
15. Company Pension
16. Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
17. Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
18. Education Assistance
19. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
20. Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
21. Continuous Professional Development
22. Fantastic development & career opportunities
23. Bike to work Scheme
24. Refer a friend
25. Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide