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Clonakilty surrounding areas
Permanent part‑time, 20 hours a week with potential for relief and more hours to build up your roster. Availability required: Monday‑Friday, 9am‑4pm.
Overall Purpose of Job
* The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.
* Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.
Liaison
* Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.
Training and Qualifications Required
* Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award.
* Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
* Be reliable, trustworthy and always maintain confidentiality.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.
* Access to your own car (essential).
Behaviours
* Person centred approach
* An ability to build strong relationships
* Strong customer service focus
* Flexible approach to work
* High level of confidentiality
Competencies
* Communicating and Influencing
* Motivating and Empowering
* Planning and Organising
* Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability
What We Offer
* Current pay scale subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025‑Oct 2026) aligning with recent WRC agreement.
* Salary range €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience.
* Before 8am and after 8pm payable from €19.23 per hour.
* Sunday from €23.00 per hour.
* Public holidays from €30.80 per hour.
* Paid inter‑client mileage.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme.
* Excellent working conditions.
* Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked.
* PRSA Pension scheme available.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Service.
* A commitment to ongoing training and development of all employees.
Diversity and Inclusion
IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Required Documentation
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
Senior Level
Not applicable
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Non‑profit Organizations
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