Home Care Workers Co LeitrimFamily Carers Ireland (FCI) is the national charity supporting over 500,000 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. We provide a range of services and supports for family carers nationally from our local support centres.Co LeitrimRemote Flexible hoursJob SummaryFamily Carers Ireland (FCI) are a HSE approved home care provider who have been embedded in homes all over Ireland formore than 30 years, providing quality respite, emergency respite and home care. Our focus has always been onproviding a person-centred, tailored and quality home care service that responds to the changing needs of our service users with comprehensive, premium quality supports.All delivered by professional, friendly, and empathetic Home Care Workers. Come join our team of Home Care Workers. Help us make a difference to older people and their families inourcommunityROLE CRITERIAThe Success Candidate Will Possess The Following CriteriaFull, clean driver licence and use of your own carBe available to work at various times throughout the week. We offer flexible rotas to match your availability.Excellent communication and people skillsBe calm, polite and professional while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.Have a kind and caring nature.Be a reliable and trustworthy individual who is committed to providing quality person centred care in a home environment.Satisfactory Garda Vetting.EssentialThe following qualifications areQQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older PersonDesirableQQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules1 year paid experience in a similar caring roleHeres what we can offer you when you join our teamRoleHome Care WorkerHourly Rate€14.70Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid.Mileage/Travel Time30 cent per km plus a fortnightly travel time paymentAnnual leave entitlement8% of hours work subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annumPaid Sick LeavePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveAll leave subject to specific criteria.Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family members.Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSA)Access available through FCIs pension providerWork Phone and emailWe provide all staff with their own work phone and email addressEmployee Discount SchemeAccess to offers and discounts with several retail partners (incl Fuel Card)Application Process -Applicants are invited to submit their up-to date CV and cover letter demonstrating how they meet the above criteria by clicking Apply below no later than3rd October 2025.Family Carers Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer