The Role
Join Caremark and make a real difference every day by helping people live safely and independently at home. This rewarding, hands-on Senior Care and Support Worker role covers North Dublin and offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centred care while supporting the Field Care Supervisor as required.
The Candidate
Experienced, Reliable & Ready to Lead by Example
We’re looking for compassionate professionals who truly care about others and take pride in their work. Our ideal candidate:
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Holds a full QQI Level 5 award in Healthcare Support (or equivalent) and has previous homecare experience
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Has a full clean driving licence (essential) and is willing to travel; a company car is provided
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Has strong verbal and written communication skills
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Has excellent reporting skills and attention to detail
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Can work under pressure and use initiative confidently
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Is honest, flexible, dependable, and personable
If you’re someone who treats people with dignity, kindness, and respect, we want to hear from you.
The Company
Caremark – The Mark of Excellent Care
Caremark is an established and experienced provider of home and community care, supporting a diverse range of clients including older people, adults, children, individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities, people who are terminally ill, and those returning home from hospital who require short-term assistance. Caremark is a member of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI).
What’s in it for you?
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Great rates of pay
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Company car and uniforms
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Guaranteed hours
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Comprehensive training and ongoing support
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Career progression opportunities
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Employee Assistance Programme and more
We’re actively interviewing and would love to welcome you to our team.
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About The Role
About the role
At Caremark, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes while also guiding and supporting Care and Support Workers in the field. This is meaningful, hands-on work where no two days are the same.
You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care and senior support responsibilities, including:
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Supporting supervisors with introductory visits, spot checks, file audits, surveys, and quality assurance activities
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Collecting documentation from client homes and assisting with care reviews and training activities
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Responding to emergencies and supporting the on-call phone when required
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Supporting clients with daily living, independence, and meaningful activities including companionship, outings, hobbies, and engagement
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Personal care support including dressing, bathing, toileting, mobility support, and use of aids and equipment
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Household support including meal preparation, light cleaning, laundry, bed making, and general tidying
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Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager
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Promoting independence, dignity, comfort, and overall wellbeing at all times while adhering to Caremark policies and procedures.
This is a permanent position covering the North Dublin area.
Required Criteria
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Must have previous experience in Healthcare
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Must be living in Dublin North
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Must have a clean Full Irish Driving Licence
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Must have QQI level 5 award
Desired Criteria
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Previous experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant
Skills Needed
About The Company
Our mission is simple:
To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.
Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled and flourishing in your own home, topped off with a delivery of smiles and laughter at every visit too.
Caring for and supporting others runs through the very heart of Caremark.
Who is Caremark?
Caremark is a home care company with excellent standards, excellent people and excellent success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.
We are the mark of excellent care.
We have over 7,000 customers throughout the UK. To those 7,000 customers, we provide over 110,000 hours of home care each week.
Caremark’s history – providing home care since 2005
Whilst Caremark itself was founded in 2005, our founder, the late Kevin Lewis has been in care since 1987. His experience, passion and unrivalled determination to provide high quality care for all, was the building blocks of Caremark 17 years ago.
Today, we are led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe who are equally as passionate about Caremark and the home-care industry.
Caremark currently care for thousands upon thousands and under their leadership, thousands and thousands more will benefit from home care, the Caremark way.
Company Culture
Caremark has been at the forefront of the home care industry, evolving from a singular care home to becoming a leader in providing comprehensive care services across Ireland and the UK.
Our journey, initiated by Kevin Lewis, has been marked by innovation, quality, and a deep commitment to caring for individuals in need, regardless of their age, disability, or circumstance.
Here's why Caremark stands as a beacon of excellence and a great place to work:
Pioneering Spirit: From introducing the very first Operations Manual to ensure quality care, to expanding services across a network of offices, Caremark has always been at the cutting edge of the home care industry.
Diverse Care Services: Our services have grown to encompass a wide range of needs, delivering care and support in the home environment and specialized residential settings, showcasing our adaptability and commitment to those we serve.
Focus on Quality: We've built an enviable reputation by maintaining high standards of care, drawing upon decades of experience to meet the evolving needs of our service users with compassion and professionalism.
Growth and Development: As part of our team, you'll join a supportive network of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.
We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team is equipped to meet the challenges of the care industry with confidence and skill.
Company Benefits
Salary
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