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Job Description
Support Worker (HCA) role requires providing services to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviors, promoting community inclusion and equal citizenship.
Barrog Healthcare is a private health and social care provider based in Dublin, offering residential care and day packages nationwide. We pride ourselves on supporting our service users and staff, and welcome applications from individuals who share our values.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting service users with daily living activities, promoting independence and community inclusion
- Assisting individuals with reduced mobility and accompanying them to appointments and events
- Managing challenging behaviors using positive behavior support plans
- Providing reports on client activities and contributing to staff meetings
Essential criteria include:
- Permission to work in Ireland
- QQI Level 5 major award in Health or Social Care or equivalent
Desirable skills and experience include:
- Experience in healthcare or social care settings
- Report writing and client support planning skills
- Full driver's license category B
- Previous epilepsy/BUCCAL training and patient manual handling training
Benefits include:
- Flexibility on working hours
- Competitive starting salary
- Sunday overtime rate
- Access to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free bus/Luas/rail/coach tickets
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Promotion and development opportunities
- Support for further education and training
- Uniform provided
- Pension scheme (PRSA)
- Refer a friend bonus
- Discounted driving lessons
Probation period: 6 months. Vetting and reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.