Care Support Worker

We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated care support worker to join us in Leixlip Oaks and Maynooth Oaks residential settings. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve - residential care activities for the elderly and disable.

Key role in supporting Brindley Healthcare Services Team with providing exceptional quality care to clients of any stage of their life who wish to remain independent. The services support people with a range of needs, which may include autism, acquired brain injuries, behaviours of concern, intellectual disabilities alongside Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, mental health rehabilitation and recovery and personality disorders.

Support must always be tailored to the individual and delivered respectfully, safely, and in accordance with the person’s support plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to plan, organise, and participate in daily activities and routines in line with their choices, abilities, assessed needs, and support plans.
• Promote autonomy, dignity, privacy, inclusion, choice, and decision-making, while supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
• Assist with developing and maintaining independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal organisation, and other everyday tasks, as identified in the support plan.
• Provide personal care and assistance with eating, dressing, hygiene, mobility, or other daily living activities where required, authorised, and included in the individual’s support plan.
• Support individuals to access education, training, appointments, recreation, and community activities, helping them build skills and maintain meaningful family and social connections.
• Offer companionship, reassurance, and emotional support while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Use respectful, clear, and person-centred communication, taking account of individual communication preferences and support needs.
• Support positive relationships and meaningful participation in the home and wider community, including access to outdoor spaces and activities where appropriate.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, and agreed guidance from the relevant team and professionals.
• Observe and promptly report changes in an individual’s presentation, wellbeing, behaviour, support needs, or circumstances to the PIC or designated manager.
• Promote the safety, rights, and welfare of people who avail of the service; report safeguarding concerns, incidents, accidents, near misses, hazards, and risks without delay in line with policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely, factual, and confidential records of support provided, activities, observations, and relevant incidents.

Qualifications & Skills

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support (or relevant modules) preferred.

Previous experience in a healthcare or home care setting.

Compassionate, flexible, and committed.