The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is currently recruiting for a Home Care Worker, who will work in the Tullamore and surrounding Areas. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their Carers. Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their Carers, at the times they need support. A national non-profit organisation, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centered, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their Carer at its core. The ASI is currently recruiting a Care Worker who will work with our Offaly Home Care Service. The successful candidate will work in assigned family homes in Tullamore and surrounding Areas with offices based in Old Day Care Centre,Johns Terrace, Birr Co. Offaly R42 V188 This is a permanent contract working 12 hours per week. Reporting to the Home Care Coordinator, Care Workers are responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia, addressing their needs and enhancing their quality of life. To be successful in this role you will need experience of working with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities. FETAC level 5 qualification is desirable but not essential. You will need good communication and organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience. If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to recruit@alzheimer.ie. Additionally, should you require further details regarding the job description, we invite you to contact us at the same email address.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025