Direct Support worker

Who we are

Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

We are recruiting for a Support Worker for our residential houses. We are seeking applications from candidates who have a passion for supporting people in the community and helping them to develop within their homes.

The suitable candidate should be fully flexible for day, night, and weekend shifts.

What we offer to successful candidates:

• Competitive basic salary of between €32000 - €34639 (dependant on experience)
• New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
• Overtime premiums per hour
• Double time on Public Holidays
• Sunday Premium
• Paid breaks
• Fortnightly pay
• Roster to suit your work/life balance
• Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
• Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

Your profile:

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification, or equivalent, or working towards it(essential)
• Full, manual Irish/EU driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role)
• A kind and compassionate personality
• Fluent in English (essential)
• Willing to undergo a Garda Vetting application and other standard background checks
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)

Job Overview

Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. We are looking for Support Workers / Health Care Assistants who believe in developing people’s strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our residential services. The successful candidate will be joining a strong team and will be overseen by a supportive management team.

Daily tasks

• Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting our residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.
• Support the resident in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance they require, promoting a well-balanced diet and personal choice at all times
• Assist and promote good personal care skills i.e. toileting, bathing, showering
• Support residents to manage their personal medication in line with current practices and accompany them to appointments when applicable
• Keep accurate financial records, care plans etc.
• Attend all necessary training and meetings with your team and PIC
• Ensure a safe environment and perform duties in a manner conducive to health and safety and in accordance with Embrace policies and procedures

For more information on how life and work feel at Embrace, APPLY today or visit our careers site at embrace.ie (http://embrace.ie/)

Hiring organisation: Embrace Community Services Ltd.

addressLocality: Clonard

Country: IE

Employment type: FULL_TIME

Title: Direct Support worker

Employer: Embrace Community Services Ltd

Workplace: Clonard, Ireland