Assistant Support Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is a major Irish care provider offering residential, supported living, day services, and community outreach support for children and adults with complex support needs. This Assistant Support Worker opportunity is based in Slieverue, County Kilkenny, Ireland, with a frontline salary of 30,000 to 35,000.

What you’ll do

As part of the support team, you will help deliver person-centred care that enables people using the service to build independence, develop confidence, and live meaningful lives in their communities. The role is designed to be supported through training and development, with a focus on maintaining professional relationships and delivering high-quality care.

• Assist people in organising and managing day-to-day routines and activities.
• Support participation in community life and local activities.
• Help individuals work toward education, skill-building, and personal targets.
• Encourage independent living skills such as preparing meals, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and staying connected with family and friends.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and relevant codes of practice.
• Work flexible shifts within a 24/7 service model across a 7-day roster.
• Carry out additional duties reasonably linked to the post when required.

Service context

The organisation is known for modern residential settings, strong facilities, and outdoor environments, along with tailored day programmes that include varied and engaging activities. The team supports people with a broad range of complex needs, including autism, Asperger syndrome, acquired brain injuries, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities combined with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery, and personality disorders.

What the employer offers

Joining the team comes with a broad range of benefits, development support, and staff-focused rewards.

• Company pension.
• Specified illness cover.
• Structured induction programme.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Strong career progression and advancement opportunities.
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Education support.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Shift-based working across a 7-day roster.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Friend referral and retention bonus.
• Retail discounts available nationwide.

Additional notes

The published salary range for this frontline position is 30,000 to 35,000. The schedule involves shift work across a seven-day roster, and flexibility is essential to meet service needs.