Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland is hiring a Driver / Care Assistant.
Role: Driver / Care Assistant
Overview
SBHI is seeking a reliable and compassionate Driver/Care Assistant to support individuals living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus in their daily transport and care needs, partaking in SBHI activities. This role combines safe and professional driving with hands-on assistance, ensuring that service users travel in comfort and dignity while also receiving the support they require during their day service programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport service users to and from their homes, activities, respite breaks and SBHI day services.
* Carry out pre-journey vehicle safety checks and report any issues promptly.
* Provide door-to-door assistance, supporting service users with mobility, boarding, and alighting.
* Assist with personal care needs sensitively and respectfully, maintaining dignity at all times.
* Support service users to take part in daily activities, work tasks, and social programmes.
* Supervise and assist during mealtimes and breaks.
* Encourage independence by enabling service users to carry out tasks wherever possible.
* Identify and report safeguarding concerns in line with SBHI policies.
* Ensure vehicles and working areas remain clean, safe, and well organised.
* Follow infection control procedures to protect service users and staff.
* Maintain confidentiality in line with SBHI’s data protection and safeguarding requirements.
Working Conditions
* This role involves regular driving and assisting service users in and out of vehicles.
* May require flexible hours depending on transport schedules and user needs.
* Physical activity involved, including lifting and assisting with mobility aids.
Essential Skills, Experience, and Personal Qualities
* Full, clean driving licence.
* Experience in a driving and/or care support role (ideally within health, social care, or disability services).
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Understanding of safeguarding and duty of care practices.
* Ability to assist with personal care and mobility needs respectfully and effectively.
* Willingness to utilise appropriate technology for communication (e.g. mobile apps, messaging, scheduling systems).
* Calm, compassionate, and professional approach under pressure.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Commitment to confidentiality and the values of SBHI.
* Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of all required background checks.
Desired
* Experience working with individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.
* First Aid and Manual Handling Certification.
* Training in infection control, safeguarding, and/or data protection (or willingness to undertake).
Apply for the Job
Do you want to join our team as our new Driver / Care Assistant? Then we'd love to hear about you! Click the button below and send in your application before 22nd September 2025 @ 5pm.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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