Support Worker/Health Care Assistant

Support Worker/Health Care Assistant Celbridge, Co. Kildare

Terms: 30 hours per week plus sleepovers; initial 1-year fixed term contract

ROLE SUMMARY

Working as part of a team to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting in the community. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative with good common sense and a good sense of humour.

MAIN DUTIES:

Support Workers must have a full driver licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles

Support Workers support the persons in all areas of their lives - in their home and community.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Experience in the health care sector

Skills to support people with disabilities in the community

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Full, clean driver's license

Available to work residential hours which will include shift work/ sleepovers and weekends as part of an established friendly team.

Proficient in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Excellent organisational and time management skills

SALARY:

Competitive salary based on HSE PayScale's.

BENEFITS

Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits)

Excellent training and support and supervision from a line manager structure.

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Tuition Support Scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Option to join the Health Service credit union

Maternity benefits

Free Parking

Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer