Social&Healthcare Assistant– Relief Panel Only, Dublin Pike

Role Overview 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

Essential Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

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 presently 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

Why Join Us

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives

Collaborative, supportive, and multidisciplinary team environment

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Sleepover shifts available between Sunday to Thursday

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Premium rates of pay for Sundays and twilight hours

Flexible working shifts in the morning, afternoon and evening, including sleepovers

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Bike‑to‑work scheme

On‑site parking

Contributory company pension

Wellness programme

On‑site café – staff discount

ChildVision is an equal opportunities employer

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