Social Care Assistant – Residential Services
Social Care Assistant x2 Residential Services Balla & Castlebar, Co Mayo at Western Care Association.
Post Details
* Permanent posts – 6 to 25.66 hours per week – Reference Numbers: 2025-034B & 037B
Application Process
* Please apply with a current CV.
* Closing Date: November 6th, 2025
* For further enquiries, please contact: Edel Lynch, Service Manager – Tel: 085-8564871
Job Brief
We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals’ needs, preferences, and rights, and contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working in a person- and family-centered manner.
* Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
* Experience facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
* Commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change.
* Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals’ needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
* Enthusiasm and dedication to uphold the ethos and values of the service.
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in service responses.
* Self-motivated with effective time‑management skills.
* Excellent communication skills, collaborative approach to teamwork, and motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations (preferred).
* Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services) (preferred).
* Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
* Good knowledge of IT systems and applications (preferred).
Other Duties Involved
* Contribute to and actively participate in local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to evolving needs.
* Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
* Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
* Promote safety in all environments in line with Association practices and guidelines.
* Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.
Other Requirements
* Full driver’s licence is essential.
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
* Applicants from outside the EU must provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in Ireland.
* Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since age 18 must provide Overseas Police Clearance.
Salary Scales
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 - €43,407 per annum). Based on full‑time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week.
Employment Benefits
* Competitive salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
* Premium payments, including anti‑social hours payments on residential rosters
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
* Generous annual leave often exceeding statutory entitlement
* Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
* Flexible working arrangements where feasible
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) includes counselling support
* Bike‑to‑Work Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable, and efficient service.
Full job descriptions available by emailing hr@westerncare.com
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