Social & Healthcare Assistant – Relief Support in Dublin

About the Role

ChildVision is seeking compassionate, motivated, and flexible individuals to join our Social Care Relief Panel as Social & Healthcare Assistants. Based within our residential services in Drumcondra, this role involves supporting children and young people with visual impairments, and in some cases additional needs, to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in a safe, nurturing, and person-centred environment.

Relief panel staff provide flexible cover for shifts arising from annual leave, vacancies, training, and other short-term staffing requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to gain a wealth of experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the young people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with activities of daily living in line with individual support plans
• Assist with personal care and self-care activities while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing
• Support participation in social, recreational, educational, and community-based activities
• Encourage and support the development of life skills and independence
• Provide one-to-one support where required
• Contribute to creating a positive, safe, inclusive home environment
• Build positive and respectful relationships with the people we support, their families, and colleagues
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including daily reports, handover notes, and relevant records
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality requirements

Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt communication to individual needs
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong observational skills and ability to respond appropriately to changing support needs
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach
• Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred attitude
• Understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries, and duty of care
• Commitment to promoting inclusion, dignity, and independence

Desirable

• Hold or be working towards a QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support, Social Care, Community Care, or equivalent, OR
• Currently undertaking a qualification in Nursing, Social Care or another allied health or healthcare-related discipline
• Previous experience working in residential, disability, healthcare, or community settings
• Experience supporting individuals with visual impairment and/or additional needs
• First Aid certification
• Manual Handling training

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work in Ireland
• Satisfactory Reference Checks and Garda Vetting
• Available to interview in person

Details

Location: Drumcondra, Dublin

Reporting to: Head of Social Care

Contract Type: Casual

Annual Leave: 25 days (FTE)

Salary: €17.2–€21.98 per hour

Closing date: 25 Sept 2026

How to Apply

Apply via the ChildVision website.