Salary Scale: Care Assistant 6482 HSE consolidated pay scales
Greystones, County Wicklow
Permanent, Full Time 169hrs per month
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our services in a Residential setting in Greystones, County Wicklow. As a Care Assistant, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their residential service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Sunday.
About the Service
This residential service is based in the seaside town of Greystones, Co. Wicklow, supporting four adults with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful and active lives. The individuals supported enjoy being part of their local community and engaging in activities such as listening to music, baking, spending time in nature, attending concerts, socialising with friends, and taking part in social clubs.
As a Social Care Worker, you will support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes, develop their skills, and build positive, valued roles both within their home and the wider community. The role involves variable working hours, including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.
Key Responsibilities
To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence
Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum of Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a team
A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation
Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
A legal right to work in Ireland immediately
Short listing of candidates will apply.
Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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