At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo. Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community. Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives. Join Our Team - Social Care Assistant Panel A Panel will be formed from this recruitment process to fill immediate and future vacancies that may arise within the organisation at Social Care Assistant grade. In the event that the Panel does not meet required staffing needs, the position may be re-advertised. All applicants will be assessed using the same criteria and scoring process to ensure consistency and fairness. The Panel will remain active for a period of 4 months. Location: Various locations across services in Co. Mayo Contract Type: Permanent & Contract Full-time / Part-time Roster: Day, evening, night, weekend, and Sleep-In shifts (varies by position) Salary: Care Assistant (ID Sector) Scale, Department of Health & Children Consolidated Pay Scale (pay award effective 1 st March 2024) scale range €30,288 to €42,034 per annum (plus sleep in's as required). Reference Number: 2025-145P Apply Now If you're passionate about making a positive impact and would like to be part of a supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Application: Please apply using current C.V. Enquiries: Please contact for further information Closing date: July 9th, 2025 Western Care Association is an equal opportunities employer About Us At Western Care Association, we aim to empower people with a range of support needs to live full and inclusive lives in their communities. We are committed to person-centred, rights-based approaches and to supporting our staff to make a meaningful difference every day. The Role: Social Care Assistant The successful applicants will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with individuals supporting them to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individuals with regard to their needs and preferences and support the development of Individual Plans. Key Responsibilities Provide support to individuals in their daily lives using a person-centred approach. Assist persons supported in achieving their personal goals and participate in community life. Provide personal care and support as required. Contribute to individual planning, service delivery, and team meetings. Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment in line with Organisation practice & policies Maintain clear and confidential records and reports. Engage positively with families, colleagues, and staff. What We're Looking For Experience in a social care or similar setting Working knowledge of HIQA & New Directions standards is desirable Understanding of person-centred planning and inclusion Willingness and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and sleepovers Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills Experience with personal care and challenging behaviour support Good record-keeping and IT skills A full clean driving licence is essential Why Join Us? Meaningful work that makes a difference Supportive and values-driven workplace Ongoing training and career development Opportunities across residential, day, and community services Competitive salary Pension and Life Insurance Scheme Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme Sick pay scheme Other Requirements All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application. All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service full job description available from #IJ #WCA1 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.