Residential Household Support Worker

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team at Ashdale Care (Ireland), on our journey to transform the lives of young people with complex, emotional and behavioural needs.

Job Purpose

Ashdale Care (Ireland) Ltd provides Residential Services to children and young people with a range of complex needs. Your role is a vital to helping us deliver our objective to create a safe and caring environment which meets the needs of the children who live there. You are key to making our ‘house feel like home’.  Our core purpose is to offer every child / young person in our care safety and stability in a warm and caring home environment.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities :

Adhere to a meal plan when preparing breakfast, lunches, dinners and suppers; allowing young people the opportunity to cook alongside you.

Report any maintenance issues to line management in a timely manner

Maintain general tidiness of the home (domestic cleaning) and resolve laundry requirements

Complete errands in a timely and professional manner

Create a friendly, welcoming and happy environment for our young people and visitors

Develop appropriate relationships with children and parents / carers and support wellbeing of young persons and staff.

Inform line managers of any matters of concern in relation to the welfare of the children and young people including any concerns regarding the behaviour or practice of other staff

Maintain confidentiality in respect of staff, children and young people always.

Participate in training as appropriate.

What you’ll get in return

Competitive salary.

Annual Pay Review

Annual Appraisal

Competitive annual leave entitlements with long service incremental increases.

Income Protection

Sick Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave cover.

Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external

Employee Assistance Programme

First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland

Shift patterns for this role are Monday - Friday 0930-1330 (some flexibility required)

Skills Needed

About The Company

Ashdale Care is the leading provider of enhanced and specialised therapeutic residential care for children and young people in Ireland. We care for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs who cannot be adequately cared for in a mainstream setting.

For over 20 years our focus has always been ‘putting the child first’ . Our child-centric ethos consists of compassionate and industry-leading therapeutic care. This is delivered by a skilled in-house team which includes therapists, psychologists, teachers and creative art therapists for the most comprehensive support possible.

We provide a range of essential services for children and young people such as sensory integration, therapy, outdoor activities, education and so much more.

Company Culture

Our core goal is to allow children to create relationships, develop life skills and give them a safe place to grow.

We define ourselves by the care we give to everybody at Ashdale Care. We provide an abundance of training opportunities to all those on the Ashdale Care team. You will have every opportunity to grow in your role, and we reward and recognise hard work and dedication through career progression .

Our commitment to transforming lives is a mission that our team members contribute to daily and a role they are fully supported in.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Full Driving Licence

Closing Date Wednesday 13th August, 2025