Direct Support Worker

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 new adult's residential services in Stradbally, Co. Laois. 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.

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent (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 English (essential)

What we offer successful candidates:

· Competitive pay scale between €30,576 - €33,306, depending on experience

· New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff

· Up to €1,000 (tax-free) recognition reward scheme annually

· Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral

· Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff

· Fortnightly pay

· Bike-to-Work Scheme

· Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

· Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician

· Continuous professional development and career guidance

· Roster to suit your work/life balance

· PRSA Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,576.00-€33,306.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working with adults and/or children with intellectual disabilities?
• Do you hold a Full EU manual driving license
• Do you have a full FETAC Level 5 Healthcare qualification or equivalent?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/04/2025