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Direct Support Worker

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    EMBRACE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2412555
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    Multiple Locations
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    No of positions: 6
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    30500.00 - 34000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 17 Sep 2025
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    Closing On: 15 Oct 2025

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Multiple locations
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan,
Navan , Co. Meath ,
Clonard , Meath ,
Clonmel , Co. Tipperary ,
Brownstown , Meath ,
Rosslare , Co. Wexford , 
Job description:

Who we are:

Embrace is an Irish, family-owned provider of support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries.

Our service is based around our five core values of Energy, Kindness, Empowerment, Quality and Happiness. These values underpin our strengths-based and person-centred approach, which together form the ethos of our service.

What we offer successful candidates:

· Competitive pay scale between €30,576 - €33,306, depending on experience

· New joiner bonus of €250 for full-time staff

· Up to €1,000 (tax-free) recognition reward scheme annually

· Refer-a-Friend Program - €150 per referral

· Employment Assistance Programme, an independent support service for staff

· Fortnightly pay

· Bike-to-Work Scheme

· Sponsored QQI Level 7 and Level 8 courses

· Monthly Reflective Practice Support with an independent professional clinician

· Continuous professional development and career guidance

· Roster to suit your work/life balance

· PRSA Scheme

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Working Pattern:

12 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Overtime
Weekend availability
The ideal candidate will have:

Full FETAC Level 5 healthcare qualification or equivalent (essential)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred but not essential)
Full, manual driving licence (driving will be an essential part of your role)
A kind and compassionate personality
Fluent in English (essential)
Work Location:

In person

Job Overview

Embrace provides residential support services for adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and acquired brain injuries. We are looking for Direct Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants who believe in developing people’s strengths and work well in a team environment to join our team in our adult's residential services in across Ireland. Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for supporting our residents to live fulfilled and wholesome lives, enabling them to learn new skills and live happily in their new home.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


Bike to work scheme
Employee assistance program
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Wellness program
Work Location: In person
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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