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Support Worker
Harbour Care —Portarlington, County Laois
- €16.00–€19.20 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Assistant Support Worker
Harbour Care —Portarlington, County Laois
- €15–€18 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Community Engagement Worker
County Kildare LEADER Partnership —Kildare, County Kildare
- €36,696 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Home Support Worker - Edenderry
Comfort Homecare —Edenderry, County Offaly
- €15–€20 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Caregiving
- No degree
- Referral programme
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Support Worker
Embrace Community Services —Newbridge, County Kildare
- €32,000–€34,638 a year
- Overtime
- English
- No degree
- Patient care
- Referral programme
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Social Care Worker - Full Time, Permanent (Kildare)
Lotus Care Services —Kildare, County Kildare
- €350–€500 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Free parking
- Referral programme
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Community Worker
Local Government Jobs Ireland —Kildare, County Kildare
- €52,761–€63,109 a year
- Social media management
- Word processing
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Social Care Worker
Attuned Healthcare —Kildare, County Kildare
- €35,490–€38,532 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Rehabilitation centre
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Social Care Worker
Harbour Care —Portarlington, County Laois
- €17.00–€20.40 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Social Care Worker Disability SCWPIN2606 Re-advertised
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
- English
- No degree
- Communication skills
Social Care Worker
Gheel Autism Services CLG —Kildare, County Kildare
- €37,838–€54,747 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Social Care Worker Saint John of God Liffey Services Disability SCWLVS03
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
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Lotus Care Services —Portarlington, County Laois
Prior experience in social care or healthcare desirable but not essential. Minimum Level 5 qualification in Social or Health Care Studies.
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Social Care Worker
Harbour Care —Portarlington, County Laois
Support the development of key life skills, including self-help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills, through the creation and delivery of…
€17.00–€20.40 an hour
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Support Worker

Harbour Care
Portarlington, County Laois

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Job details

Full-time
€16.00–€19.20 an hour
9 hours ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Harbour Care is a new, rights-based organisation, seeking committed, ambitious and

compassionate Social Care Workers to help shape its vision and values.

Harbour Care’s ethos is founded on four core values and guides all aspects of care and support

within our services.

These are:

Empower: Residents are supported by making informed choices, developing independence, and

directing their own lives.

Connect: Relationships, community involvement, and a sense of belonging are actively

encouraged.

Trust: Psychological safety is built through consistency, transparency, and reliable support.

Joy: Daily life includes creativity, fun, and opportunities for personal fulfilment

Harbour Care invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to help

achieve its ambition to provide high-quality, person-centered residential care to people with

disabilities and high support needs, supporting them to live lives of their choosing.

As this is a new organization, the successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in their

approach.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities:

• Work positively and constructively with residents, contributing to the planning, implementation, and review of individualised approaches and support programmes. • Support the development of key life skills, including self-help, domestic, kitchen, community, leisure, and social skills, through the creation and delivery of individualised support plans.

Act as Key Worker for residents, including liaising with families, advocates, and external professionals.
Administer, supervise, and accurately record prescribed medication in line with organisational policy and professional standards.
Work collaboratively with colleagues.
Take responsibility for the wellbeing, safety, and quality of life of the people we support within the service.
Support the development of positive interpersonal relationships within the service and the wider community.
Promote self-esteem, individuality, and personal autonomy, enabling each person to value themselves and make meaningful choices.
Provide day-to-day care and support, ensuring that each person’s needs are met respectfully and consistently.
Delivery of personal care where required, including assistance with dressing, washing, and other daily living tasks.
Carry out household tasks, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and caring for personal belongings, while encouraging and enabling people we support to participate as independently as possible.
Facilitate meaningful leisure activities, tailored to individual preferences, with a strong emphasis on community inclusion and participation.
Use person first language in all verbal and written communication.

• Liaise effectively with all grades of staff within the assigned center and across other services, and ensure families and visitors are treated with respect and consideration. • Undertake driving duties using company vehicles.

Work a rostered shift pattern, including weekends and night duty as scheduled by management.
Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the Person in Charge to support the effective running of the service.
Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of staff and people we support, implementing all necessary safety precautions.
Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant regulations and guidance.
Provide cover in other centers as required to suit organisational needs.
Work in line with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and proactive strategies to address any presenting behaviours that challenge.
Support residents to express their wishes, preferences, and goals.
Always maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Demonstrate reliability, integrity, and a commitment to high quality care.
Engage in ongoing learning and development is relevant to the role.
Attend team meetings, supervision, and training as required.
Adhere to HIQA standards and maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all relevant regulations and guidance.
Follow all organisational policies and safeguarding procedures.

What we offer at Harbour Care:

Competitive pay rates.
Premium for night work, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Excellent potential for progression/promotion and career development.
Modern, well-proportioned facilities are extensively refurbished to support resident’s needs.
21 days paid annual leave per year (pro-rata), plus public holidays.
Automatic enrolment into the State Auto Enrolment Retirement Savings Scheme (Pension), with employer matched contributions.
Training and development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free car-parking.
Comprehensive induction process.
Worklife balance and a supportive team culture.
A supportive and inclusive environment with a clear focus where your ideas and input are encouraged and valued.
A unique opportunity to join a new organisation at an early stage, directly contribute to its growth and development and help shape its culture.

Please note that any job offer is subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting, reference checks and verification of qualifications.

Required Criteria

Demonstrated commitment to the values of Harbour Care and to the wellbeing of residents.
Proven ability to work independently and use initiative.
Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and Autism, including those with varying support needs.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to the individual.
High levels of initiative, professionalism, and integrity.
Commitment to supporting the rights, choices, and needs of people with intellectual disabilities and Autism.
Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports, both verbally and in writing.
Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to adjust approaches as individuals’ needs evolve.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Harbour Care is a new, rights-based organisation, seeking committed, ambitious, and compassionate leaders to help shape its vision and values.

Harbour Care’s ethos is founded on four core values and guides all aspects of care and support within our services.

Company Culture

Our four core values:

Empower: Residents are supported by making informed choices, developing independence, and directing their own lives.

Connect: Relationships, community involvement, and a sense of belonging are actively encouraged.
Trust: Psychological safety is built through consistency, transparency, and reliable support.
Joy: Daily life includes creativity, fun, and opportunities for personal fulfilment.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Employee development programs, Free parking, Competitive salary, Long service recognition

Salary

€16.00 - €19.20 per hour

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