Jobs

Our homes are modern and homely and provide the optimum environment for the delivery of empathetic care and support.

Join us as we establish our Children’s Care Service and raise the bar in the provision of children’s care.

€1000 JOINING BONUS ALONG WITH A HIGHER RATE FOR SUNDAYS –T&C apply

We are seeking to build a team of professionals who are passionate and committed. We offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing routes for progression and development.

The role

Avahe Care is seeking waking night residential social care workers for their new mainstream children’s home opening in Ardee for four young people aged 12-18 who reside in full time care.

Staff must have the relevant qualifications, be compassionate, able to use initiative to make sound judgements including the assessment of need and risk

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for providing high quality social care in a safe and therapeutic environment in accordance regulatory requirements and Ann’s policies and procedures.

Call us today on +447403861187 or select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements. 

Principal responsibilities

• Complete waking nights which will be 10 hour shifts for example, 10pm-8am
• Respond to the young people if required during the night ensuring their needs are met and they are safe
• To work directly with the young people developing a therapeutic, professional, and caring relationship to ensure that their physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs are met.
• Ensure any relevant information pertaining to the young people is appropriately handed over to colleagues / management during handovers and any significant information has been accurately and appropriately recorded prior to leaving your shift
• Ensure the home is secure at night time and liaise with other professionals where necessary such as other staff on shift / An Garda Siochana
• To comply with relevant Health and Safety policies including Fire Safety policy and procedures
• Participate in training and continued professional development through probation and appraisals
• Inform line management of any concerns you may have in relation to the welfare of the young people and any safeguarding concerns you may have in relation to the young people.
• Report any concerns in relation to the behaviours or conduct of other staff to line management
• Participate in formal supervision with line management in accordance with Ann’s Children’s Care policy and procedures and in line with the National Standards

Qualifications Required

Level 7 qualification (degree) or above in one of the following:

• Social Care
• Social Work
• Health and Social
• Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Youth & Community
• Teaching
• Nursing
• Social Science
• Addiction Counselling
• Counselling / Psychotherapy
• Family Support
• Disability Studies
• Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Early Years Care

Level 8 qualification (Honours degree) or above in one of the following:

• Psychology

Other qualifications:

• Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service)

Experience Required:

• Full clean driving licence
• Experience of working with children and young people in care and /or experience of working with children and young people in a residential setting desirable but not essential
• Ability to work in regulated activity, care for and supervise young persons
• Flexible – willing and able to adapt to changing circumstances and able to commit to waking night role

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We have part time, evening and weekends opportunities to join our community team in Dromore –

Full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Extremely competitive rates of pay offered (£11.40-£13.00p/h and 35p per mile, paid mileage) 

If you would like to find out more, call our Recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

As a care assistant you can expect:

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Dedicated and competent management team
• Job satisfaction
• Competitive hourly wage (£11.40-£13p/h)
• Paid Mileage – 35p per mile
• Fortnightly pay
• Professional training and qualifications
• Induction Training
• Free access check, training and uniform
• Full PPE will be provided in line with the trust guidelines

Key Requirements

• Have 2 suitable references
• Be caring and friendly
• Have a valid driving licence and vehicle
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills)

 Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Assisting and enabling
• Washing and dressing
• Taking food and refreshment
• Mobility
• Bed making
• Providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client
• Companionship and care
• Administering medication
• Contributing to record keeping

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We have part time, evening and weekends opportunities to join our community team in Dromore –

Full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Extremely competitive rates of pay offered (£11.40-£13.00p/h and 35p per mile, paid mileage) 

If you would like to find out more, call our Recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

As a care assistant you can expect:

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Dedicated and competent management team
• Job satisfaction
• Competitive hourly wage (£11.40-£13p/h)
• Paid Mileage – 35p per mile
• Fortnightly pay
• Professional training and qualifications
• Induction Training
• Free access check, training and uniform
• Full PPE will be provided in line with the trust guidelines

Key Requirements

• Have 2 suitable references
• Be caring and friendly
• Have a valid driving licence and vehicle
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills)

 Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Assisting and enabling
• Washing and dressing
• Taking food and refreshment
• Mobility
• Bed making
• Providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client
• Companionship and care
• Administering medication
• Contributing to record keeping

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We have part time, evening and weekends opportunities to join our community team in Dromore –

Full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Extremely competitive rates of pay offered (£11.40-£13.00p/h and 35p per mile, paid mileage) 

If you would like to find out more, call our Recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

As a care assistant you can expect:

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Dedicated and competent management team
• Job satisfaction
• Competitive hourly wage (£11.40-£13p/h)
• Paid Mileage – 35p per mile
• Fortnightly pay
• Professional training and qualifications
• Induction Training
• Free access check, training and uniform
• Full PPE will be provided in line with the trust guidelines

Key Requirements

• Have 2 suitable references
• Be caring and friendly
• Have a valid driving licence and vehicle
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills)

 Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Assisting and enabling
• Washing and dressing
• Taking food and refreshment
• Mobility
• Bed making
• Providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client
• Companionship and care
• Administering medication
• Contributing to record keeping

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We have part time, evening and weekends opportunities to join our community team in Dromore –

Full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Extremely competitive rates of pay offered (£11.40-£13.00p/h and 35p per mile, paid mileage) 

If you would like to find out more, call our Recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

As a care assistant you can expect:

• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Dedicated and competent management team
• Job satisfaction
• Competitive hourly wage (£11.40-£13p/h)
• Paid Mileage – 35p per mile
• Fortnightly pay
• Professional training and qualifications
• Induction Training
• Free access check, training and uniform
• Full PPE will be provided in line with the trust guidelines

Key Requirements

• Have 2 suitable references
• Be caring and friendly
• Have a valid driving licence and vehicle
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Have a good standard of verbal and written English (or be prepared to further their English skills)

 Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• Assisting and enabling
• Washing and dressing
• Taking food and refreshment
• Mobility
• Bed making
• Providing interest and activities to stimulate and engage the client
• Companionship and care
• Administering medication
• Contributing to record keeping

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for Health Care Assistants to join our team at Oakleaves  Care Centre

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187. Alternatively you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans undertaking daily tasks and activities as directed in order to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all residents
• Working efficiently with the multidisciplinary team to approach patient care
• Assist nursing/residential home residents with all personal care required, including: Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene – i.e. washing body and hair, brushing teeth etc and ensuring that such activities comply with the procedures and relevant healthcare legislation
• Duty to observe and monitor the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly reported to senior staff and documented appropriately. Additionally, staff must ensure they are aware of the local child and adult safeguarding policies and procedures furthermore who to contact within the local authority for safeguarding.
• Assisting with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided
• Participation in ward meetings
• Adhere to infection control policies and maintain ward cleanliness
• Maintain and develop good professional relationships with residents, colleagues and visitors

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Health care experience not essential but it is desirable
• Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
• Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
• All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
• Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Avah Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of Pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for a Full Time Personal Activities Leader to join the team at Dunanney Care Centre  – this is a 32.5 hours per week role, including alternative weekends.

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Responsibilities for the role

• Produce an ongoing programme of events (in-house entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to people who use ACH services.
• Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and co-ordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
• Review and obtain the Manager’s approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them. Ensure that all appropriate checks in line with safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children are complete, prior to any placement
• Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACH’s insurance cover if required.
• Ensure that the individual social needs and occupational interests of each person who uses the service are identified and logged in the Support Plan by key workers.
• Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme
• In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs
• Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
• Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
• Actively promote the service and ACH by clear, respectful and helpful communication with all potential customers including people who use services, relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials and contractors, visitors as well as ACH colleagues.
• Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
• Any other duties consistent with the business of ACH, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
• Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service. – Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability
• Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people

Essential Criteria 

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• While no formal qualification is required the candidate must be Cheerful, outgoing and compassionate by nature, with a flair for naturally creative and a genuine enthusiasm for working with the elderly
• Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Benefits of working with Avah Care Home

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of Pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care Home is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for a Full Time Personal Activities Leader to join the team at Dunanney Care Centre  – this is a 32.5 hours per week role, including alternative weekends.

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively, you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Responsibilities for the role

• Produce an ongoing programme of events (in-house entertainment, outings and group activities) which are both mentally and physically stimulating and of interest to people who use ACH services.
• Consult with the manager, people who use services and other staff members when planning and co-ordinating leisure and recreational pursuits.
• Review and obtain the Manager’s approval of all external suppliers of leisure and recreation services and entertainers prior to engaging them. Ensure that all appropriate checks in line with safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children are complete, prior to any placement
• Undertake any necessary risk assessments in connection with leisure and recreation and verify ACH’s insurance cover if required.
• Ensure that the individual social needs and occupational interests of each person who uses the service are identified and logged in the Support Plan by key workers.
• Take regular feedback from residents as to activities and hobbies they enjoy and incorporate them into the activity programme
• In instances where residents do not wish to participate in group activities, maintain other activities that can be completed on a one to one basis to meet the residents needs
• Maintain accurate records of leisure and recreation within the service.
• Ensure that day-to-day tasks and routines are carried out to contribute to the smooth running of the service as a whole.
• Actively promote the service and ACH by clear, respectful and helpful communication with all potential customers including people who use services, relatives, health and social care professionals, other officials and contractors, visitors as well as ACH colleagues.
• Contribute to the success of the whole staff team by respecting colleagues and participating in team meetings and communications systems.
• Any other duties consistent with the business of ACH, the job, and hours of work as may reasonably be required.
• Regularly promote leisure and recreation within the service. – Consider appropriate activities which allow for the involvement of residents with impaired ability
• Create a programme that commits to the therapeutic value of age appropriate activities for older people

Essential Criteria 

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• While no formal qualification is required the candidate must be Cheerful, outgoing and compassionate by nature, with a flair for naturally creative and a genuine enthusiasm for working with the elderly
• Experience within a care home setting, and with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Benefits of working with Avah Care Home

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of Pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care Home is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for Culmore Manor Care Centre

Currently we are recruiting for Registered Nurses –

 The position is full time on a rotation of day and night duty 

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187. Alternatively, please select apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements

The Successful Candidate will:

• To ensure adherence to the NMC code of conduct in all areas of care & practice
• To ensure the well-being of all residents in maintaining the Six broad values of Privacy, Dignity, Independence, Choice, Rights, and Fulfilment
• To liaise with the resident’s family, friends, GP, Community Nurses, specialists, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related the care for the residents
• To take the lead in nursing, ensuring that the nursing and personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis and in accordance to the individuals’ needs, capabilities and requirements
• To liaise with Home Manager and/or Deputy Manager and other senior members of the management team on any issues that might arise
• To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the resident’s daily living and activities undertaken within the home
• To take part in any associated training activities in order that you ascertain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role in an effective and safe manner
• To ensure that as much of a stimulating and attractive environment as possible is provided for the residents
• To put residents at the heart of all we do

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse Qualification
• Evidence of on-going continuing professional development linked to demonstrate clinical competencies
• 6 month post registration
• Experience of coordinating and managing residents care
• Previous experience of working with residents suffering with dementia
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Supervision and managerial experience
• Good knowledge of Health and Social Care Act 2008
• To undertake the duties of the job in accordance with relevant legislative requirements
• Understanding of professional and current issues in care for the residents
• Handling Clinical Incidents and complaints
• Effective leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problems solving skills
• Able to work independently and manage a workload
• Ability to delegate and prioritise Safe receiving, ordering, handling and administration of medication
• Basic IT skills
• A genuine interest and desire to meet the care needs of people with dementia and physical frailties
• Affective time management
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Shares information and good practice appropriately
• A flexible approach to work
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Reliable

Benefits of working with Avah Care Limited:

– A friendly dedicated team
Competitive rates of Pay (£18.00 p/h)
– Free Uniform
– Four Weekly pay
– Holiday pay
– Paid Access NI Check
– All Practical and online training Paid
– Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for a Domestic to join our Laundry team at Melmount Manor Care Centre 

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187, alternatively hit apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and tidiness of the service and Laundry causing minimal disruption to our services users and their care;
• Practice safe systems of work eg movining & handling by assesing the risk and following best practice
• Use a variety of cleaning products paying particular attention to COSHH regulated products;
• Understand the cleaning requirements for different surfaces and equipment
• Communicate and engage effectively with our service users, their families and colleagues, reflecting good interpersonal and working relationship skills at all times
• Be Health and Safety aware, to ensure the safety of our services users and colleagues. Understand your responsibilities under the Health & safety and fire safety Acts
• Ensure the safe and tidy storage of supplies
• Report any faults with equipment to include requirement for maintenance/replacement

General information

• Participate in induction programme and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings if required
• Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain client confidentiality, unwarranted breaches could result in disciplinary action
• Be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
• Ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary

Essential Criteria 

• Basic knowledge of COSHH
• Knowledge of basic Health and Safety
• Infection prevention and control

Desirable Criteria 

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Benefits of working with Avah Care Limited:

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of Pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid
• Immediate interviews Offered
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are recruiting for Senior Health Care Assistants to join our team at Meadowbank Care Home.

This role would be on a rotation of day and night duty- 

previous experience is essential for this role. 

To find out more call our recruitment team on +447403861187.  Alternatively, you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living, according to their individual needs.
• Observe the care planning needs of residents and complete daily records as instructed and in line with Company’s policy and procedure
• Follow the competency-based training and under the supervision of the Unit/Home manager, ensure the residents medication is: -Stored correctly – Administered in line with company policy and professional guidelines – Manage and coordinate the supply of medication communicating with Pharmacy to ensure there is always a supply of medication as required-
• Ensure audits are completed – Report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy
• Ensure that staff are making the best use of the aids available in assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties.
• Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end of life residents
• Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care.
• Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence in all aspects of daily living.

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 with willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• 6+ months experience in working in care
• Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
• Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
• All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
• Eligibility to work in UK

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• Free Practical and online training
• Flexible working hours to suits around your own personal Lifestyle

Immediate interviews offered.

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Avah Care Limited are an Equal Opportunities Employer