Baile an Aoire, part of Good Shepherd Cork (GSC) provides long-term supported housing to women who are vulnerable, offering a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment where residents can rebuild stability, independence, and wellbeing.
We work from a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, grounded in respect, dignity, and choice.
We are now seeking a Care Assistant on a permanent basis(30 hours per week) to join our team and contribute to a service that prioritises safety, empowerment, and meaningful support.
The Role Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will: Work within the ethos and values of GSC Promote and create a welcoming and caring therapeutic environment within Baile An Aoire Undertake daily care tasks with residents, including hygiene, household support, health, and other personal and social care needs as required Proactively engage with residents in terms of meeting their needs and creating an environment built on trust, respect, co-operation and choice Develop and implement care plans for and with each resident, with the team, and any professionals involved with the resident Ensure service standards, including daily care tasks, activities and other social care needs are delivered Liaise with service manager and other professionals, as appropriate Maintain all required records in a safe, secure and confidential manner, adhering to GDPR requirements, ensuring confidentiality Participate in team meetings, supervision and service-related meetings Ensure GSC policies and procedures are complied with, ensuring a quality holistic service is delivered Ensure all activities and actions are completed in a safe and healthy manner, as set out in the services Safety Statement Support financial management of service, aligned with and responsive to evolvingresidents needs Take on other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time What we are looking for Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of GSC QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare A strong ability to work on ones own initiative A professional, caring and empathetic approach to working with women who are vulnerable Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Full, clean driving licence (desirable) Why join us Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeing Pension scheme in line with organisational policy Enhanced sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility) Additional annual leave, over and above statutory entitlement Supportive, values-driven team environment Access to training and professional development Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in womens lives For further details or to apply, please contact Rita Linehan, Manager, Baile an Aoire, () Closing date: Friday 23rd of January Skills: Personal Care Assistance team player Empathy caring Professional Benefits: Flexitime EAP Pension Fund