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Saint John of God Intellectual Disability Kerry Services
Location:
Kerry, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
22.07.2025
Expiry Date:
05.09.2025
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Job Description:
Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for Healthcare assistants for our campus based residential services at Beaufort. Full Driving Licence for a manual vehicle is required.
St Mary of the Angels is home to men and women withphysical and intellectual disabilities ranging from moderate to profound. Many residents have been living here for most of their lives, on a peaceful 30-acre campus in beautiful rural surroundings in the heart of the local community in County Kerry.
St Mary of the Angels is part of Saint John of God Kerry Services which provides a range of programmes and services for adults and children with an intellectual disability throughout the Kerry region. A person-centered approach to service delivery is promoted in accordance with the organisations values and ethos and in keeping with its commitment to the continuing development of community-based services.
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a team of 400 staff in Kerry making a positive difference each day, then apply today.
Care Assistants (Full-Time Contracts)
Location: St. Mary of the Angels, Beaufort, Co. Kerry
The successful candidate requires:
* Certificate in Healthcare Support/pre nursing studies at FETAC Level 5orCompleted their first year of a Nursing Degreeortheir second year of a Social Care Degree
* Experience in Intellectual Disability/Mental Health sector is desirable.
* Full Driving Licence for a manual vehicle is required.
Responsibilities:
* He/she supports and assists in all activities of daily living in line with the needs and wishes of the individual as outlined in an agreed care plan.
* Acting as an advocate for residents and promoting social interaction with the community.
* Demonstrate excellent communication (both verbal and written), organisational skills, flexibility and commitment.
Please note that salaries are paid in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting their Cover Letter & Curriculum Vitae explaining any gaps.
St John of God Community Services CLG is an equal opportunities employer
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