Job Title: Home Support Assistant / PA Social Work Department
Location: Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Job Type: Permanent posts x 4 - 10 hours per week each
Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a number of Home Support Assistants / PAs to join our team in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
The successful applicants will provide support to individuals who wish to live independently in their own homes. This will involve assisting with tasks such as home management, shopping, personal care and supporting health plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing support to individuals in the areas of home management, shopping, personal care and supporting health plans.
* Working collaboratively with the Home Support Team and Western Care Multidisciplinary Team to ensure best possible outcomes for individuals.
* Advocating on behalf of individuals regarding their needs and priorities.
Requirements:
* An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people.
* Understanding and experience of supporting people in the community is desirable.
* Excellent communication skills & clear understanding of delivering high quality services.
* Experience of working with people in a caring role is desirable.
* The ability to work on own initiative & build relationships.
* A full driver's license and use of a car is necessary.
* Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively.
Other Duties:
* To contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
* To ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
* To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
Qualification Details:
No minimum qualifications required for Social Care Assistant positions.
Other Requirements:
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks.
* All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland.
Employment Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement.
* Premium payments on anti-social hours.
* Dedicated learning and development plus opportunity for advancement.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme Sick pay scheme.
Salary Scale: Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)