Application Details
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Job Description
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.
Locations
* Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan
* Navan, Co. Meath
* Clonard, Co. Meath
* Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
* Brownstown, Co. Meath
* Rosslare, Co. Wexford
Job description: 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 residential services across Ireland. You will work closely with colleagues to support residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.
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 Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
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 (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)
Work Location
In person
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 0
* Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR QQI level 5 in health care assistant, nursing studies
* Driving Licence: Full B
* Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Communications, Personal/Social Care
* Competency Skills: Flexibility, Teamwork
Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:
#JOB-2412555 - Direct Support Worker
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