At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.Social Care AssistantChildren's Respite Service, Castlebar Co. MayoPermanent 21.83 hours per week (night duty post)Reference Number BClosing Date October 30th, 2025Application DetailsPlease apply by current C.V.Further enquiries by contacting Thomas Flynn, Area Manager Tel: Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the OrganisationJob BriefThe successful applicant will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with a number of children, meeting their care and support needs, supporting them to gain valued opportunities with community-based activities and liasing closely with their multi-disciplinary team and family. You will take on the role of Named Staff for a child/children, co-ordinating their Individual Plan and working as part of a team in all aspects of support.Qualification DetailsNo minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positionsCandidate RequirementsSuccessful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needsA genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful wayThe ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreamsExperience working in an Autism Informed mannerHave excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of team work with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families and other disciplinesA strong belief in people's rights, inclusion and equalityFlexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demandsWorking knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is desirableGood knowledge of IT skills is preferableOther RequirementsFull driver's license is essentialAll applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checksAll applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with ApplicationAll applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 yearsSalary ScaleSocial Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 to €43,407 per annum)this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per weekEmployment BenefitsCompetitive salaryPension and Life Insurance SchemeAnnual leave in excess of statutory entitlementPremiums including anti-social payments on residential rostersDedicated learning and developmentFlexible working opportunitiesStaff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work SchemeSick pay schemeHealthApplicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient servicefull job description available from IJ