Overview
Family 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 Leitrim. Remote Flexible hours.
Role
Home Care Worker
Role Criteria
The Success Candidate Will Possess The Following Criteria
* 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.
Essential
The following qualifications are
* QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
Desirable
* QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules
* 1 year paid experience in a similar caring role
What we offer
* Role: Home Care Worker
* Hourly Rate: €14.70
* Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid.
* Mileage/Travel Time: 30 cent per km plus a fortnightly travel time payment
* Annual leave entitlement: 8% of hours worked subject to a maximum of four working weeks per annum
* Paid Sick Leave
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme: Access to a free & confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their family members.
* Personal Retirement Savings Accounts (PRSA): Access available through FCIs 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)
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 than 3rd October 2025.
Family Carers Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Location
Co Leitrim, Remote
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Individual and Family Services
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