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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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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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13d
Support Worker Autism A Chara Disability Services SWPIN2107 Repost
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
- English
- No degree
- Communication skills
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Permanent Community Support Worker
The Rehab Group —Kildare Village, County Kildare
- €15.56–€21.56 an hour
- Part-time
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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7d
Assistant Support Worker
Nua Healthcare —Port Laoise, County Laois
- €28,300.00–€36,675.68 a year
- Cooking
- No degree
- Cleaning
- Employee assistance program
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16h
Residential Support Worker
Lotus Care Services —Clonaslee, County Laois
- 12 hour shift
- No degree
- Communication skills
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Social Care Worker Disability SCWPIN2606 Re-advertised
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
- English
- No degree
- Communication skills
Support Worker Social Care Worker SW001
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
5d
Healthcare Assistant - Full Time, Permenant
Lotus Care Services —Clonaslee, County Laois
- €35,000–€50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Person In Charge PIC002
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
- Communication skills
12d
Social Care Worker - Full Time
Lotus Care Services —Tullamore, County Offaly
- €35,000–€50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Free parking
- 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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Social Care Assistant / Social Care Worker
Lotus Care Services —Tullamore, County Offaly
- €35,000–€50,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Team Leader TL001
Health Service Executive —Kildare, County Kildare
12d
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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Care Worker
The Rehab Group —Tullamore, County Offaly
- €15.26–€21.14 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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Harbour Care —Portarlington, County Laois
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Assistant Support Worker

Harbour Care
Portarlington, County Laois

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Job details

Part-time
€15–€18 an hour
12 days 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 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.

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 for people with disabilities, 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.
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.
Provide cover in other centers as required to suit organisational needs.
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.
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.
Premiums 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

No qualification required - necessary training provided.
Relevant life experience would be desirable but not essential.
Commitment to the values of Harbour Care and to the wellbeing of residents.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to the individual.
Strong initiative skills, 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.
A full clean driving licence.

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

€15.00 - €18.00 per hour

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