Assistant Support Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is among Ireland’s major care providers, delivering residential, supported living, day service, and community outreach support for children and adults with a broad range of complex needs.

This opening is for an Assistant Support Worker based in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. The position sits on the frontline and is paid according to the company’s pay scale.

What the organisation offers

• Company pension plan
• Cover for specified illnesses
• Structured induction programme
• Ongoing professional development
• Strong scope for growth and career progression
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Education support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 7-day roster with shift-based working hours
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Referral and retention bonus for friends
• Nationwide retail discounts

About the service environment

The organisation is known for providing a high level of care in modern, well-equipped residential settings with attractive outdoor spaces. Its day services include a variety of engaging and purposeful activities tailored to individual needs.

The team supports people with a range of complex conditions and support requirements, including autism, Asperger syndrome, acquired brain injury, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities with Alzheimer’s or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery, and personality disorders.

What the role involves

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will help deliver person-centred care and practical day-to-day support. The role is designed to help people build independence, reach their goals, and live meaningful lives in their communities. Training and upskilling will be provided so you can grow into the role and maintain strong professional relationships with colleagues and service users.

You will also be expected to work flexibly across a 24/7 service model, with shifts arranged to meet the needs of the people supported.

Main duties

• Help individuals organise and manage daily routines and activities.
• Support people to access and take part in community life.
• Assist with education, skills-building, and the achievement of personal goals and outcomes.
• Encourage independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, attending appointments, and staying connected with family and friends.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and codes of practice as required.
• Carry out any additional duties that reasonably fit the needs of the position.

Candidate profile

The employer is looking for compassionate, motivated, and committed people who want to make a positive difference in others’ lives. A genuine interest in helping people live fuller and more independent lives is important.

Additional information

The job specification is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be asked to take on other suitable responsibilities linked to the role.

Working hours are based on a 7-day rotating roster and include shift work.

Salary is offered as per the company scale.

No formal qualifications are needed because full training and continuous development are provided. Previous experience in a support role or relevant life experience is an advantage, but not essential.

A full driving licence is required, or the applicant must already be actively working towards obtaining one.

Applicants must be flexible, dependable, and willing to work across different shifts according to service needs.

There is one vacancy for this role.