Home Support Worker Part Time: Support 4U are currently recruiting a Home Care Assistant to join our team. The shifts are in various Kilkenny city locations, Callan and Thomastown. They are day shifts, mainly in the afternoons. A minimum of 3 days available to work each week required. You will have a set roster, with shifts based on your availability given. Same set days & shift times each week.
We will also consider any applicant for Saturday working only either, with full day availability.
Requirements for the role:
- Minimum FL5 Healthcare Qualification OR FL5 SNA Qualification OR a degree in Social Care and or working towards.
- People Moving & Manual handling Certificate.
- Children First Certificate.
- This role requires you to have a FULL driving licence & access to your own transport.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in the English language, written and verbal.
- Afternoon availability is required.
Employee Benefits:
- Sunday and Bank holiday premium rates paid, Competitive hourly rate.
- Paid sick leave (in line with Government guidelines).
- An in-depth induction provided and professional free supervisions offered.
- Direct employment, part-time positions, Refer a friend Bonus.
- Permanent contracts with hours tailored to suit your availability.
- PPE provided.
- Paid shadowing and support visits.
- On-call Support Team.
- Free and fully confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities:
- Support and assistance in the clients home in all aspects of daily living.
- Supporting various tasks such as personal care, meal prep, housekeeping, homework support, shopping, medication prompt.
- Supporting social interactions and activities inside the home and in the community, providing companionship.
The company: Support 4U are homecare providers. We provide this support/respite in the clients own home. We support children & adults living with Autism, Asperger’s, Mental Health Issues & those who present with challenging behaviour. We also support the elderly.
Pay: €14.15-€16.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Have you afternoon availability?
Language:
- Good English & Written (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Kilkenny, County Kilkenny (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
