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Camphill Communities of Ireland Ballymoney are recruiting for:
Social Care Assistant.
Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking to hire a Social Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge.
Purpose of Post
The post holder will be required to take an active part in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Service reflect the ethos and vision of Camphill Communities of Ireland Ballymoney and that all coworkers are meeting the needs of the individuals who are supported by the services therein.
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals. In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Social Care Assistant shall be responsible for the following:
* Advocacy & Rights: Respect each person who uses the services as an equal citizen.
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of each person who uses the service, recognising their individuality and equality, and empowering them to grow, thereby achieving the highest possible level of personal autonomy.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the choice and decision-making skills of people who use the services.
* Facilitate, encourage and develop the self-advocacy skills of and opportunities for involvement in advocacy for people who use services.
* Enable each individual supported by the services to pursue and maintain their individual hobbies and interests.
* Foster, encourage and develop the self-help and social skills of each individual supported by the services so as to achieve the greatest degree of autonomy possible.
* Facilitate each individual supported by the services to actively participate and integrate into the community, through the use of generic community facilities.
Person Centred Support for Living
Ensure a person-centred approach to service delivery
* Occupation and leisure activities
* Communication
* Behaviour support plans
* Independent living skills
* Social Integration and the use of community facilities
* Personal Care
* Personal Development
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
* Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
* Have 1 year's experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
* An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
* An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
* Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
* Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
* A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
Pay scales
Career progression opportunities
Work/life balance
Paid annual leave
Refer a friend scheme
Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
Death in Service Benefit
Paid mandatory training
Paid travel expenses
Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €30,272 to €37,483 per annum (based on a 40 hour week)
Location: Ballymoney Lower, Gorey, Co. Wexford
Duration: Full-time 40hrs per week
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for interview
Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting relevant Police check for any country of residence of over 6 months from age of 18 and reference checking.
Camphill is an equal opportunities employer
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