Social Care Assistant Residential Service – Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Join Western Care Association to support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. In this role you will work alongside individuals, their families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve personal goals. You will advocate for individuals’ needs, preferences and rights and contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
Contract Details
28 hours per week + sleep in’s x 2 positions. Reference Number: 2025-252/253.
Application Process
* Please apply with a current CV.
* Closing date November 25th, 2025.
* For further enquiries contact Service Managers.
Contact Information
Ellen Sanders – Tel: 087‑1315 323, Email: esanders@westerncare.com. Paula Gately – Tel: 087‑1106 891, Email: pgately@westerncare.com.
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working in a and family‑centred 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.
* Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change.
* Ability to listen, understand and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights and aspirations.
* Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and innovative and creative in‑service responses.
* Self‑motivated with effective time‑management skills.
* Excellent communication skills with a 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).
* Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
* Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.
Qualification Details
Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. Applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable.
Other Duties Involved
* Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
* Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
* Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
* Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's 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 countries outside the EU must provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland.
* Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,904 to €44,275 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) which 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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