Home Care Workers
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. We provide a range of supports
and services for family carers nationally from our local support centres.
Ballinasloe, Oranmore & Galway City, Co. Galway
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) are a HSE approved home care provider who have been embedded in homes all over Ireland
Hourly Rate: € Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid.
Mileage/Travel Time: 30c per kilometre + fortnightly travel payment
Annual Leave Entitlement: 8% of hours work subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum
Paid Sick Leave/Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave: All leave subject to specific criteria
Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
for employees and family members
Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSA): Access available through FCI's pension provider
Work Phone and email: We provide all staff with their own work phone and email address
Employee Discount Scheme: Access to offers and discounts with several retail partners (incl. Fuel
Card).
Full, clean driver licence and use of your own car
Be available to work at various times throughout the week. We offer flexible rotas to match your availability.
Excellent communication and people skills
Be 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.
QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules
1 year paid experience in a similar caring role
To be considered for this role please submit your CV by clicking on the link below to begin the process.