Job Title:
Part Time Care Assistant/Support Worker
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Job Description:
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association is currently recruiting for Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers to join their team working across residential and respite services. The successful candidate will work a minimum of 120 hours per 4 weeks, providing care and support to adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A minimum of QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or similar qualification
* 1+ years' experience working as a Care Assistant (ID experience preferable)
* Full Clean Drivers Licence Required
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Benefits:
* Company Pension
* Death-in-Service Benefit
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
* 23 days holidays (Pro Rata)
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Other Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to show leadership and be resilient and empathetic. They must also have strong planning and organisational skills and knowledge of HIQA and New Directions standards.