Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Relocate to Ireland (EU Candidates) Lisboa

Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant – Relocate to Ireland (EU Candidates)
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Locations : Multiple across Ireland

Contract : Full-time, Permanent

Schedule : 40 hours per week (including day and night shifts under a 24/7 roster)

Start Date : Ongoing placements from Summer 2025

Peo
Italy , on behalf of a leading Irish healthcare provider, is seeking qualified and compassionate Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants to join residential teams across Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while building a
- term career abroad.

Key Responsibilities

Provide
- quality care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in a residential setting

Promote independence, dignity, and community integration in daily life

Assist with personal care, medication administration, and mobility support

Contribute to the maintenance of individual care plans and documentation

Participate in household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping

Ensure compliance with health and safety and safeguarding procedures

Liaise professionally with families, team members, and external stakeholders

Work flexibly according to the 24/7 service model, including night shifts and weekends

Candidate Profile

Must hold an EU passport

Must possess a valid EU manual driving licence

Over 18 years of age

Minimum qualification: QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) in healthcare or social care

Prior experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Knowledge of HIQA standards is an advantage

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Salary with structured yearly increments

Additional premium pay for nights, Sundays, and public holidays (total earnings may exceed 20% above base salary)

Relocation support package (covering flight, accommodation, and local transport)

Weekly pay

Opportunities for career advancement and promotions

Access to health and
- being platforms and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Welcome pack, buddy programme, and structured onboarding

Annual leave, service awards, and other employee recognition initiatives

Personal Retirement Savings Account

Maternity pay
- up (terms and conditions apply)

About the Employer

The hiring organization is an Irish-owned, EFQM 5-star rated provider of disability support services. Established in 2011, it delivers
- quality residential, day, and
- based care for over 350 individuals across the country. The organization is fully HIQA-compliant and accredited under ISO 45001, reflecting its commitment to both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit the following:

CV in English

Copy of EU passport

EU manual driving licence

Supporting documentation of qualifications and relevant experience