Support Service jobs in Athlone, County Westmeath

Comfort Keepers - Official Community Impact Partner of the GAA / GPA

Care work is one of the most meaningful things you can do where you live.
Our Connection Index research found that staying in your own home and community is the single biggest driver of social connection in Ireland.

If you are someone who cares about the people in your community and who believes that everyone deserves to live independently at home for as long as possible, we would love to hear from you.

About Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers has been supporting people to live independently at home in Ireland for over 20 years. We work with people of all ages, helping them stay in the places and around the moments that mean the most to them.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted right to work in Ireland to be considered for this position. No visa sponsorship is available.

What the Role Involves

• Delivering personal care including support with mobility, dressing, and continence care with dignity and respect at all times.
• Assisting with meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Providing medication prompts and maintaining accurate, timely records.
• ravel between client visits within your local area, mileage reimbursed if driving.
• Observing client wellbeing and escalating any concerns promptly to the local office management.
• Building a professional, trusted relationship with your client and their family.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and privacy at all times, the trust of our clients and their families is central to everything we do.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rates up to €18.53. Premium rates for weekends, bank holidays, qualifications, and length of service, your pay grows with you.
• Paid travel time between visits, plus full mileage payment. Permanent contracts available (Full Time or Part Time) with flexible rostering and bi-monthly pay.
• Free QQI Level 5 training, structured induction programme, and access to a certified online learning portal.
• Clear career progression from carer to various role such as supervisor, coordinator, rapid responder, client services manager.
• Free uniform and Garda vetting. 24/7 on-call support from your local management team, you are never on your own.
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellness supports, staff awards, and partner discounts.

What We Are Looking For

• EU/EEA citizenship or an unrestricted right to work in Ireland is required
• A driving licence is not required for this role but is beneficial
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support is desirable, if you do not hold it, we will fully support you to complete it
• Empathetic, dependable, and a strong communicator, someone people feel at ease with
• A commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and the highest standard of person-centred care
• A genuine motivation to support people in your community to live with independence and dignity.

As Pat Spillane, our GAA/GPA Ambassador puts it, "strong communities don't just happen, they're built by the people in them". If that sounds like you, we'd love you on our team.

Important: Right to Work
Applicants must possess EU/EEA citizenship or currently hold an unrestricted right to work in Ireland to be considered for this position. No visa sponsorship is available.

INDWM

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to €18.53 per hour

Licence/Certification:

• B Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person