Home Care Support Worker Blanchardstown And Inner City Home Care Clg Providing Care In The Comm[...]

Overview

Home Care Support Workers required to provide care and support for people in their own homes.

Responsibilities

To provide a service to Service Users that enables them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential :

Own transport and full clean driving licence.

Relevant Qualification :

Fetac Level 5 or QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support, equivalent or higher.

Must have a minimum of the following modules completed and passed : Care of the Older Person and Care Skills.

Additional Requirements :

Garda Vetting willingness; Garda Clearance Certificate; Fitness to Work Certificate from GP; good general health; ability to pass medical if required; empathy and excellent communication skills; ability to work with diverse backgrounds; ability to work both independently and in a team; ability to comply with confidentiality and privacy policies.

Experience / Capacities :

Experience of being in a caring situation; ability to assist with personal care, domestic duties, and mobility support; ability to build relationships with service users, families and professionals.

Location

Dublin 1, 7 and 15

Pay and Hours

Rates of Pay :

€13.34–€25.40 per hour.

PREMIUM PAY RATES are paid for evening and weekend hours worked.

Hours :

Flexible working hours Monday to Friday (Availability for every second weekend also).

Benefits and Employment Details

Contract Options :

Range of contracts based on availability, including guaranteed hours contracts if preferred.

Training :

Comprehensive induction and mandatory training provided; support for further qualifications; Garda Vetting processed.

Support :

Supervisory and administration teams available; uniforms provided.

Not-for-profit :

Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care is not-for-profit; member of Dublin Home Care Partners and NCCN.

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Why This Role

Become part of a professional team of carers who empower local people to remain independent in their own homes.

You get to make a positive difference to people's lives every day and gain genuine job satisfaction from supporting people to live independently in their communities.

About Our Organisation

Providing care in the community for over 21 years, we offer flexible contracts and support to help you develop and grow your skills.

A comprehensive induction programme is provided, and Garda Vetting is processed as part of the onboarding.

Background and Experience

Have you worked in a carer role before?

Have you access to your own transport?

Have you completed QQI Care Skills and Care of the Older Person?

Are you willing to undertake ongoing training?

CV and Cover Letter

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