Social Care Support Worker

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About Us: Communicare is a private, family-owned Irish company with a dedicated team of social care workers committed to delivering world-class care services in private homes, hospitals, and care facilities. Our Residential Care Service provides care for adults which fit with their personal care needs and supports. The service is delivered by a team of Social Care Workers, Nurses and Social Care Assistants as required who support Service Users 24/7. Our Residential Care Service facilitates up to 4 Service Users at any one time. The service is run in collaboration with HSE CHW, with Service User referrals from the HSE CHW region.

Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Social Care Support Worker who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

We provide individualised and person-centred residential disability & mental health services. The goal of our respite team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs.

At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following:

• Excellent rates of pay and weekly pay periods.
• We provide 24-hour on call support.
• Comprehensive induction training programmes.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Free in-house training - CPR, Patient Manual Handling, etc.
• Referral bonus payment scheme.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Support our clients in daily tasks such as personal care, light housekeeping, food preparation.
• Provide companionship and support with social activities.
• Work to promote the health and well-being of clients.

Role requirements:

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Social Care or Healthcare
• Two written references.
• Understanding of HIQA standards and regulations.
• CPR & Patient Moving and Handling Certificates
• Experience working with people within the disabilities or mental health services.
• Full driving license and access to a car is a distinct advantage

Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 01 833 8000.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €14.50-€24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person