Assistant Support Worker

Role overview

Nua Healthcare Services is among Ireland’s major care providers, delivering residential support, supported living, day services, and community outreach for children and adults with a variety of complex support needs. The organisation is looking for caring, driven, and committed Assistant Support Workers to join the team in Portnahully, County Kilkenny.

This position focuses on person-centred support that helps individuals build confidence, increase independence, and live purposeful lives in their communities. The role also includes working alongside colleagues to maintain high standards of care and professional practice.

Compensation

Frontline salary: €30,000 to €35,000 per year.

Key purpose of the role

As an Assistant Support Worker, you will support people who use the service in their daily lives and contribute to their wellbeing, development, and independence. The company will provide training and ongoing development to help you build your skills and grow in the role.

Daily duties

• Help individuals organise and manage everyday routines and activities.
• Support participation in local community life and social engagement.
• Assist with learning, skill-building, and progress toward personal goals.
• Encourage independent living skills such as meal preparation, housework, laundry, attending appointments, and maintaining family and social relationships.
• Follow company policies, procedures, standards, regulations, and relevant codes of practice to the extent reasonably possible.
• Work flexible shifts within a 24-hour, 7-day service to meet service needs.

Other duties may be assigned where appropriate to the position.

People supported by the service

• Autism
• Asperger syndrome
• Acquired brain injuries
• Challenging behaviour
• Intellectual disabilities with Alzheimer’s or dementia
• Mental health rehabilitation and recovery
• Personality disorders

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cover for specified illness
• Structured induction programme
• Continuous professional development
• Strong opportunities for progression and career growth
• Life assurance and death-in-service benefit
• 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

Additional information

The role operates on flexible shift patterns across a seven-day roster. The job specification is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to carry out additional tasks that are suitable for the post. Nua Healthcare Services emphasises high-quality, modern care environments and tailored day programmes that include engaging activities.

Application fit

This opportunity suits someone who is compassionate, motivated, reliable, and eager to support people in leading meaningful and independent lives. It is especially relevant for candidates who want a role with training, development, and the chance to make a positive impact every day.