Health Care Assistant/Social Care Support Worker

Health Care Assistant (HCA)/Social Care Support Worker

Location: Kildare, Ireland

Employer: Attuned Programmes Ireland

Full-Time, Part-Time & Relief Positions Available

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At Attuned Programmes Ireland, we believe in changing lives by being present, compassionate, and professional . Join us in providing high quality community, residential, and aftercare supports for adults with mental health needs. Be part of a team where your work matters-not just what you do, but how you do it.

What You'll Do

• Provide person-centred support in a residential care setting, helping individuals to develop self-care & independent living skills
• Deliver person-centred care, tailored to individual needs, building independence, self-care, and community integration
• Collaborate with individuals to set and achieve personal goals
• Support with daily living tasks while promoting dignity, autonomy, and choice
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to support plans and engage in reflective practice
• Participate in training, supervision, and team activities to continuously improve service quality

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care, Social Care, or equivalent (or strong relevant experience) Those who are enrolled in a QQI Level 5 course, and progressing are also welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication, planning, report-writing & basic IT skills
• Commitment to best practice standards, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding of individuals' rights
• Reliability, empathy, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Garda vetting clearance required; full driving licence desirable but not essential
• Right to work in Ireland

• Free breakfast meals when needed
• Fully paid induction and training, including trauma-informed reflective practice
• A supportive, team-orientated working environment
• Dual-occupancy residential centre
• Paid sick leave
• Company PRSA pension fund
• Access to an education fund for continued professional development

• Purpose: You'll be helping people achieve meaningful, independent lives-not just executing tasks.
• Growth: Unlike many who offer jobs but little investment, we commit to your development (education fund, training etc.).
• Support & Culture: We aim to have strong management oversight, empathy, and respect-recognising the challenges and rewarding your contribution.
• Flexibility: Choices around hours and contract type to help balance life and work.