Healthcare Assistant – Intellectual Services, Dublin

Role Summary

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• Healthcare Assistant – Intellectual Services, Dublin
• Location: Services across Dublin
• Salary: €32,000–€38,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hours: 35 hours per week, worked across 12-hour shifts
• Contract: Fixed-term, with potential to become permanent

3Q Recruitment is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support individuals with intellectual disabilities across a range of services in Dublin.

The successful candidates will provide person-centred assistance with daily living, personal care and community participation. The role focuses on helping each individual maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing and daily routine within a safe and supportive environment.

This position offers a structured working week, access to multiple service locations and the opportunity to develop long-term experience within intellectual disability services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities
• Encourage independence, choice and active participation
• Assist with community activities, appointments and social engagement
• Follow individual care plans and behavioural support guidelines
• Build respectful and professional relationships with service users
• Promote dignity, inclusion, safety and wellbeing
• Observe and report changes in an individual’s needs or wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records in line with service requirements
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other support professionals
• Follow all relevant health, safety and care procedures

Requirements

• QQI Level 5 qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience in disability, healthcare or care settings
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A respectful and person-centred approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Manual Handling and First Aid certification that is currently valid, or willingness to update this training
• What the Role Offers
• Salary of €32,000–€38,000, depending on experience
• 35-hour working week
• 12-hour shifts, resulting in fewer working days
• Fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent
• Opportunities across multiple Dublin service locations
• Predictable roster and structured working arrangements
• Ongoing training, CPD and supervision
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build valuable experience within intellectual disability services
• Apply Today
• If you have the required qualification and experience and are interested in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, apply today through 3Q Recruitment.
• Please note that the position is initially offered on a fixed-term basis. Any future permanent opportunity will depend on service requirements and is not guaranteed.
• At 3Q Recruitment, We Put People First. Established in 1999, we connect healthcare and social care professionals with quality opportunities and dedicated recruitment support across Irel