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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.
Job Summary
Family Carers Ireland (FCI) are a HSE approved home care provider who have been embedded in homes all over Ireland
for more than 30 years, providing quality respite, emergency respite and home care. Our focus has always been on
providing 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 in
our community! We provide full training and ongoing support to all our employees through our free QQI training
programme.
Here's what we can offer you when you join our team!
Hourly Rate: €14.70 - Half hour and premium rates for Sundays and Bank Holidays are also paid
Mileage/Travel Time: 30c per kilometre + fortnightly travel time payment
Annual Leave Entitlement: 8% of hours worked subject to 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 EAP 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/discounts (including Fuel Card)
Terms & Conditions: Application Process - Applicants are invited to submit their up-to date CV and cover letter
demonstrating how they meet the above criteria to no later than 6 June 2025.
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Family Carers Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
Remote - Flexible Hours
Sligo Town, Co. Sligo
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.
The Following Qualifications Are Also Preferred, But Not Essential
QQI Level 5 Care Skills and QQI Level 5 Care of the Older Person or
QQI Level 5 Full Healthcare Award including above modules
1 year paid experience in a similar caring role
ROLE CRITERIA
To be considered for this role please submit your CV by clicking on the link below to begin the process.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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