Arts and Activities Assistant (Part-time 12 hours per week, fixed-term)
Hours: 12 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary 2‑year contract
Grade: Care Assistant
Salary: €10,472 – €14,60, pro rata salary based on the whole time equivalent of the Care Assistant grade (Code 6482)
Job Closing Date: Friday 7th November 2025 at 17:00
The Arts and Activity Assistant will be based in the Creative Arts department in Lauralynn. The role involves supporting the work of the creative Arts Facilitator with an opportunity to work with children, their families and staff in Lauralynn House. The role includes providing relief support to the activities programme that supports each child to fulfil their social, cultural, and recreational needs.
Benefits
* Strong sense of purpose and meaning
* Flexible working options
* Learning & development opportunities
* Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive induction programme
* Subsidised canteen
* Extensive in‑house person‑centred training programme for nursing, clinical and care staff
* Active wellbeing supports including an in‑house occupational health service and a free 24/7/365 employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Membership to HSSU Credit Union
* Bike to work scheme
Qualifications
* A minimum of QQI level 5 Certificate, preferably in the area of health care, community care, or care for people with disabilities.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience of supporting children with profound disabilities and complex care needs.
For a full job description and person specification contact our HR Department, E: hr@lauralynn.ie
For informal enquiries please contact Rebecca Candon, Family Support Team Manager, on E: rcandon@lauralynn.ie
Should you need assistance or have any special needs when attending the interview please contact any member of the HR team and reasonable accommodation will be arranged.
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