About Us
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) is the national charity supporting family carers across the country who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones such as children or adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, frail older people, those with palliative care needs or those living with chronic illnesses or addiction.
Our Mission
We provide a range of supports and services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
About Our Role
As a Home Care Worker with Family Carers Ireland, you will be working closely with our team to deliver high-quality home care services to individuals in need.
Your Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred care to clients in their own homes
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and their families
* Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
What We Offer
We provide full training and ongoing support to all our employees through our free QQI training programme. You will also have access to:
* Hourly rate: €14.70
* Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays
* 30c per kilometre + fortnightly travel payment
* Annual leave entitlement: 8% of hours worked subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum
* Paid sick leave/paid maternity/paternity leave
* Employee assistance programme
* Personal retirement savings accounts
* Work phone and email address
* Employee discount scheme
Requirements
* Full, clean driver's licence and use of your own car
* Availability to work at various times throughout the week
* Excellent communication and people skills
* Calm, polite and professional manner
* Kind and caring nature
* Reliable and trustworthy individual
Preferred Qualifications
* QQI Level 5 Care Skills
* QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person
* QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award
How to Apply
Please submit your CV to us via the link below to begin the application process.