Careers & current vacancies

Is Support work for you?

Support work is great for people who like to work in a team, make a difference and to work early/late shifts. We also employ waking night staff who are integral to keeping Meath residents safe 24/7.

Current Vacancies

View our vacancies below to see the range of roles available throughout our broad range of services.

In order to consider your application we will need:

• A completed application form – do not leave any blank sections and provide as much information as possible. If you wish, you may include a covering letter and/or CV. Remember to tell us why you are applying.

You can fill in our online application form which is available below, after our open vacancies.

Open role

Support Worker – 30 to 40 hours per week

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at The Meath Epilepsy Charity with person-centred planning we make sure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible. This role is for 30 to 40 hours per week, with shifts to include every other weekend.

Job Purpose: To assist in the personal, rehabilitative and social care of residents.

Open role

Waking Night Support Worker

Are you hard working, do you enjoy being with people? We are looking for enthusiastic Waking Night Support Workers to help care for our residents during the night and leading into the morning shifts.

We are looking for team players with excellent communication skills who want to deliver a high level of care and support, whilst maintaining safety standards at all times in line with company policies. Previous experience of care work desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Job Purpose: As a Waking Night Support Worker, you will deliver person-centered care and support to our residents, in line with their personal care plans so that our residents can achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible.

Open role

Domestic Assistant

We are looking for someone who will assist in looking after various domestic duties across the homes and services to the highest possible standards, keeping in line with company policies and government guidelines.

As a Domestic Cleaner, your main duties will be to assist with the cleaning of designated areas as directed by the Domestic Team Leader.

This is a part time position working 20 hours a week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Previous experience is desirable, but not essential.

Open role

Senior Support Worker – 38 hours per week

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity with person
Centered planning we make sure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible.

Job Purpose: We require team players with excellent communication skills who want to deliver a high level of care and support, whilst maintaining safety standards at all times in line with company policies. Previous experience of care work is essential and full training will be provided.

Open role

Senior Waking Night Support Worker – 38 hours per week

Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity with person Centered planning we make sure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and to maintain their independence as much as possible. We are looking for enthusiastic Waking Night Support Workers to help care for our residents during the night and leading into the morning shifts.

Job Purpose: We require team players with excellent communication skills who want to deliver a high level of care and support, whilst maintaining safety standards at all times in line with company policies. Previous experience of care work is essential and full training will be provided.

Offers of employment are subject to:

• An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check. The Meath is required to obtain a DBS Check for all staff, which is paid for by the Charity. However, if the applicant leaves within their six month probation period, it will be deducted from their final salary. Due to the nature of the work, all posts at The Meath are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. We require all applicants to complete a declaration form allowing any issues to be discussed as soon as possible.
• Two references satisfactory to The Meath.
• Successful completion of a six-month probation period.

The Meath Epilepsy Charity is committed to equal opportunities.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do. There are lots of staff benefits available to employees.

Take a look here to find out more.

Recruitment and Job Applications

Inclusivity & Diversity: We recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality creativity, and identity to work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to be part of our charity in supporting our inspirational residents.

For all Recruitment and Job Applications queries please contact recruitment department on 01483 415095 or by e-mailing recruitment@meath.org.uk

Committed to creating a respectful work environment

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or belief.

Volunteering

If you can spare some time or would just like to know more without committing yourself, please contact The Meath and we can arrange to meet you, have a coffee and a chat and find out how we can help each other to help The Meath.