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 acquired brain injury.
The role is based in a therapeutic residential setting in Navan, Co.
Meath.
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 their independence and recovery goals.
Support with personal care, including prompting and assisting with hygiene, showering, dressing, and continence care as required.
Use positive behaviour support (PBS) 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 over time and support with emotional regulation and routine adherence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation including daily notes, incident reports, risk assessments, and 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €27,******-€41,****** per year
Benefits:
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Co.
Louth.
A92 HC4V, CO.
Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
A Driving Licence (preferred)
QQI LEVEL 5 (preferred)
Work Location: In person