Direct Support Worker

apartmentEMBRACE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED placeCarrickmacross calendar_month18/09/2025

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Job Description

Multiple locations

Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan,
Navan , Co. Meath ,
Clonard , Meath ,
Clonmel , Co. Tipperary ,
Brownstown , Meath ,
Rosslare , Co. Wexford ,

9753837585449;-6.71786689758301;Carrickmacross , Co. Monaghan ,
6520462036133;-6.6804051399231;Navan , Co. Meath ,
3700714111328;-7.7053050994873;Clonmel , Co. Tipperary ,
2741889953613;-6.39169120788574;Rosslare , Co. Wexford ,

Job description:

Who we are:

Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries.

Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

What we offer successful candidates:

Competitive pay scale between €30,576 - €33,306, depending on experience
New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff
Up to €1,000 (tax-free) recognition reward scheme annually
Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral
Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff
Fortnightly pay
Bike-to-Work Scheme
Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses
Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician
Continuous professional development and career guidance
Roster to suit your work/life balance
PRSA Scheme

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Working Pattern:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime

Weekend availability

The ideal candidate will have:

Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent (essential)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)
Full, manual driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role)
A kind and compassionate personality

Fluent in English (essential)

Work Location:

In person

Job Overview

Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. We are looking for Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants who believe in developing people’s strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our adult's residential services in across Ireland.

Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting our residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Wellness program
Work Location: In person

Sector:

Career Level

Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

OR
QQI level 5 in health care assistant, nursing studies

Driving Licence: Full B
Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

Ability Skills:Communications, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills:Flexibility, Teamwork

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