Assistant Support Worker

About Nua Healthcare Services

Nua Healthcare Services stands as one of Ireland's foremost care providers. We deliver a range of services including Residential Care, Supported Living, Day Services, and Community Outreach for both children and adults with diverse and complex support needs.

Benefits of Joining Nua Healthcare

• Access to a Company Pension scheme
• Specified Illness Cover
• A thorough and comprehensive induction process
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Excellent career and personal growth prospects
• Life Assurance and Death-in-Service benefits
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Education assistance programs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Shift work scheduled over a 7-day roster
• Bike to Work scheme
• Referral and retention bonuses for friends
• Nationwide discounts with various retailers

Role Overview

At Nua Healthcare, we're committed to maintaining top-quality services and care standards. Our residential facilities are modern, complemented by appealing outdoor environments. We offer day care programs that are engaging and unique to each individual’s needs.

Our experienced team supports individuals with a variety of complex needs including, but not limited to, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Acquired Brain Injuries, Challenging Behaviour, Intellectual Disabilities combined with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery, and Personality Disorders.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in following their personalized daily plans
• Support clients during community activities
• Help with education, skill-building, and achievement of personal goals
• Assist with living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and family visits
• Adhere strictly to company policies, standards, regulations, and professional codes of practice wherever reasonably applicable
• Work across shifts that provide 24/7 coverage, including nights and weekends

Skills and Experience Requirements

• No formal qualification required for Assistant Support Workers (training provided)
• Social Care Workers require Level 7/8 degrees in Social Care, Healthcare, or related fields and must be registered with CORU
• Relevant life experience is appreciated though not mandatory
• Positive work attitude and a strong passion for supporting others
• Valid full driver’s license or actively working towards obtaining one