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.
What we offer 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
Job Type
We off full time, part time and relief contracts
Working Pattern:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
The ideal candidate will have:
- Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent or working towards it(essential)
- Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)
- Full, manual driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role)
- A kind and compassionate personality
- Fluent in English (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 Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants who believe in developing people’s strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our adult's residential services. 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.
Hiring organisation: Embrace Community Services Ltd.
addressLocality: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Country: IE
Employment type: FULL_TIME
Published: 2026-09-02
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