Overview
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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. West Cavan, Remote Flexible hours.
Role summary
FCI are a HSE approved home care provider that has been embedded in homes all over Ireland for more than 30 years, delivering quality respite, emergency respite and home care. Our focus is on providing a person-centered, 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. Join our team of Home Care Workers and help us make a difference to older people and their families in our community.
Responsibilities
Note: The original description emphasizes candidate criteria and benefits rather than a detailed list of duties. Based on the role, responsibilities would include delivering person-centered home care, maintaining confidentiality, and liaising with service users and families. (Content retained from original but not expanded beyond what was provided.)
Qualifications
Essential
The following qualifications are required:
* QQI Level 5 Healthcare Modules: Care Skills and Care of the Older Person
* Satisfactory Garda Vetting
Desirable
The following qualifications are desirable but not always mandatory:
* QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules
* 1 year paid experience in a similar caring role
Role 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
What we can offer
* Hourly rate: €14.70
* Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays
* 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 (subject to criteria)
* Employee Assistance Programme (free & confidential) for employees and their family members
* PRSA pension option via FCIs provider
* Work phone and email provided
* Employee Discount Scheme with 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
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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