About the Role
Bud Healthcare is seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality, person-centred support to an adult service user with complex mental health needs, a history of behavioural challenges, and a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and acquired brain injury. The role is based in a therapeutic supported independent living. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting individuals who require consistent emotional reassurance, trauma‑informed care, and structured daily routines. This is a specialist role that involves working within a high‑support environment where teamwork, resilience, and empathy are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate and structured support to an individual with complex needs, promoting independence and recovery goals.
* Assist with personal care including hygiene, showering, dressing, and continence care as required.
* Use positive behaviour support and relational‑based approaches to de‑escalate challenging situations and maintain safety.
* Assist with daily living skills, meal preparation, medication prompting, and community inclusion activities.
* Build trust‑based therapeutic relationships and support emotional regulation and routine adherence.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation (daily notes, incident reports, risk assessments, handover logs).
* Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (nursing, psychology, OT, dietitian, etc.) to implement care plans effectively.
* Contribute to a safe, calm, and respectful home environment by following individualised behaviour support plans and safeguarding protocols.
* Attend regular training, clinical supervision, and staff debriefs.
Essential Requirements
* Minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, Social Care, or equivalent.
* Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health, ABI, or emotional dysregulation.
* Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and positive behaviour support.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage behaviours of concern with calmness and professionalism.
* Strong emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure.
* Flexibility to work a range of shifts (including weekends, sleepovers, and overnights).
* Full right to work in Ireland.
Desirable
* Experience working in a high‑support residential setting.
* PMAV / MAPA / CPI or similar behaviour management training.
* Experience supporting service users under wardship or community treatment orders.
Why Join Bud Healthcare?
* Opportunity to make a real impact in the life of someone with complex support needs.
* Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and flexible working patterns.
* Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Sector
* Human health and social work activities
Career Level
Experienced [Non‑Managerial]
Application Method
Please apply to this vacancy through the online application portal. For further details, refer to the employer's instructions.
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