Support Worker

Role overview

This part-time Support Worker position is based in a respite service in Arklow, County Wicklow. The role involves providing person-centred support to people with complex needs and working a 39-hour week on a rota that includes evenings, weekends, and waking night duties. The job reference for this vacancy is SW_MDSP_0206.

Essential qualifications and criteria

• A full QQI Level 5 major award in Health/Care is required.
• You should understand the Key Worker/Support Worker role and the philosophy of supporting people with complex needs.
• Experience with programme planning and person-centred planning is important.
• You must be available for shift work, including evenings, weekends, and waking night duty.
• A full, clean driving licence is desirable, as the role may involve driving service vehicles.
• Permission to work in Ireland is essential.

Key skills and abilities

• Strong spoken and written communication skills, including fluent English.
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• A caring, patient, and engaging approach.
• Comfort and confidence supporting daily living tasks, including personal care.
• Ability to adapt communication to suit individual needs.
• Confidence supporting community participation and skill-building.
• Understanding of rights-based support and decision-making.

What the role involves

• Getting to know each person’s needs, preferences, and what matters most to them.
• Adjusting communication methods to match individual support needs.
• Helping with everyday routines, personal care, and general living support.
• Encouraging community involvement and participation.
• Supporting people to develop new skills.
• Helping individuals understand their rights and make their own choices.

Benefits and rewards

• Access to an education support scheme.
• Company pension with employer contribution.
• Sick pay and access to healthcare plans.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• 22 days of annual leave.
• Enhanced pay for evening and weekend shifts.
• Bike-to-work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Your birthday off as an additional day to enjoy yourself.
• Paid breaks.
• Discounts through Cara Pharmacy.
• Good opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Additional information

A full job specification is available on request. Recruitment agencies are not required for this vacancy; any CVs sent by agencies will be removed and not reviewed.