We are now looking for full time Homecare Support Workers, to Join our Team. You will be employed directly on a full time basis and employed by Good People Homecare Limited.
You will be assigned to a specific location in Navan, or Trim Co. Meath and our Head office in Dunshaughlin Co. Meath.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Support Provision
- To take time to get to know the service user, their preferences and wishes working in a person-centred way.
- To promote the self-esteem, happiness and emotional health of service users.
- To respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities and /or complex needs and to enable them to participate as fully as possible in their communities and to maintain community connections.
- To work as part of the support team to meet the Service Users individual needs.
- To support and enable Service Users to maintain a good standard of appearance.
- To support and enable Service Users to maintain a good standard of cleanliness within their home.
- To support and enable Service Users to regularly achieve domestic tasks and a healthy diet.
- To support Service Users to create and work towards a life plan / person-centred plan.
- To support and enable Service Users to develop and maintain friendships and social contacts.
- To support and enable Service Users to regularly achieve a structured plan of developmental and leisure activities.
- To support Service Users to manage risks and make informed choices.
- To promote independence, self-confidence and self-image with Service Users.
- To follow agreed Support Plans / person centred plans / life plans.
- To complete Company paperwork consistently.
- To work closely with the families of service users and other professionals involved in their care and support to provide coordinated services to meet the needs of the individuals.
- To positively and respectively communicate with families and other professionals at all times.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Educational Requirement:
- QQI/FETAC qualification in Healthcare OR Pre-nursing OR relative experience in a similar environment and willingness to complete QQI level 5 (8 modules).
Experience Requirement:
- Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
- Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Minimum Experience Required (Years): 1
Desirable
- Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 5 (including Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR
- Ability Skills: Communications, Manual, Personal/Social Care
- Competency Skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Hours per week: 39 hours per week
Pre-Employment Compliance Requirements
As part of our safer recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to:
- Provide a complete employment and education history from the time of leaving secondary school (via Application Form and CV).
- Ensure clarity on:
- The need for international police clearance (if applicable).
- Identification of appropriate referees.
- Any gaps in employment history must be explained.
References:
- Three up-to-date, verified references will be required, including:
- One from your current or most recent employer.
- One reference dated within the last 6 months.
- References must cover the last 5 years of employment.
- For Healthcare Assistants (HCAs): A reference from a Nurse Manager with clinical and supervisory oversight is mandatory.
International Police Clearance:
- Required if you have lived or worked outside of the UK, ROI, or NI for 6 months or more since age 16.
- The clearance must:
- Be dated after your departure from the country.
- Cover the full duration of your stay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €32,691.00 per year
Experience:
- Healthcare management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
