Care Assistants - Full Time & Part Time (Residential & Community Settings)
Cork City, County Cork, Ireland
Full time, Permanent
Closing date: January 31, *******:45 PM
Who We Are
Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is one of the top 150 Employers in Ireland.
Our organisation is deeply embedded in communities and we are one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Munster.
MissionHorizons supports people with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical conditions.
We empower people to live a life of their choosing, connected and participating in their communities.
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Description
Care Assistants
Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale
Salary:
The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025.
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale.
Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular ******).
Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies
Cork City/County Locations
Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight
(39 hours per week)
(Day Shift and Night Shift)
In line with our growing services Horizons is looking to recruit
Care Assistants
to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.
This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday.
The successful applicants may be required to
work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations
, as part of a team or in new community-based settings.
The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.
The team members will work closely with individuals' circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them.
A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.
Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
Essential Criteria for Applicants:
A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award in the area of Care/Intellectual Disability) is essential.
Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD)
Excellent team working skills
Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post
A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable
IT Skills and experience in report writing
On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland
Desirable Criteria for Applicants:
Experience of supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism
A full clean driving license is desirable
What we offer:
A flexible and supportive work environment
Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives
Paid Maternity Leave
Pension
Training and Development
Employee Assistance Programme
Completed applications must be returned no later than
Saturday 31st January ****.
Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.
The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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