Care Responder - Southside, Dublin in Dublin
- Salary
- €30–€35 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2026
About the Role
Our Care Responders play a vital role in ensuring the continuous delivery of high-quality service to our clients across the Southside of Dublin, while providing essential field support to our Healthcare Assistants.
In this role, you will operate as an 'on-call' Healthcare Assistant. Working 5 days a week within structured, set hours, you will cover unexpected staff absences, assist with emergencies, and support the wider team wherever needed. We look after a diverse range of adults in the community, including older persons and individuals with long-term disabilities requiring complex, personal, and social care.
Details
Location: Dublin, Southside
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €30–€35 per year
Closing Date: 17 Oct 2026
Core Responsibilities
- Shift & Absence Cover: Promptly cover unscheduled staff absences to ensure continuity of care for our clients.
- On-Call Rota: Participate in the monthly on-call rotation, including one weekend per month as required.
- Direct Care: Deliver high-quality personal and social care to clients in strict accordance with their individual care plans.
- Emergency Response: Assist with urgent or unexpected issues in the field to guarantee client safety and wellbeing.
- Mobility: Travel efficiently between client locations across the southside Dublin area.
- Mentorship: Introduce, shadow, and support new staff members during their onboarding process.
- Compliance & Reporting: Document all care provided and report any areas of concern accurately, following company policies and Health & Safety regulations.
- Supervisory Support: Assist field supervisors and management with daily operational needs as required.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Care Assistant within a community setting.
- Education: QQI/FETAC Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in a Healthcare discipline.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills (fluent written, spoken, and reading English is essential).
- Certifications: Current, valid certifications in CPR and Patient Moving & Handling.
- Driving Licence: Must possess a Full, Clean Irish or European driving licence with access to your own vehicle.
- Compliance: Must provide excellent professional and character references and be willing to undergo the Garda Vetting process.
Frequently asked
- What are the core responsibilities of a Care Responder?
- Core responsibilities include covering unscheduled staff absences, participating in the on-call rota, delivering direct care, responding to emergencies, traveling between client locations, mentoring new staff, maintaining compliance and reporting, and supporting field supervisors and management.
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Care Assistant, a QQI/FETAC Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification in a Healthcare discipline, and current, valid certifications in CPR and Patient Moving & Handling. A Full, Clean Irish or European driving licence and excellent communication skills in English are also required.
- What are the benefits of working as a Care Responder with The Care Team?
- Benefits include a highly rewarding and supportive working environment, strong leadership and backup, structured rosters, competitive salary, travel expenses, free training, free Garda Vetting, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive training programs.