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 aCare 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 RoleReporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will :Work within the ethos and values of GSCPromote and create a welcoming and caring therapeutic environment within Baile An AoireUndertake daily care tasks with residents, including hygiene, household support, health, and other personal and social care needs as requiredProactively engage with residents in terms of meeting their needs and creating an environment built on trust, respect, co-operation and choiceDevelop and implement care plans for and with each resident, with the team, and any professionals involved with the residentEnsure service standards, including daily care tasks, activities and other social care needs are deliveredLiaise with service manager and other professionals, as appropriateMaintain all required records in a safe, secure and confidential manner, adhering to GDPR requirements, ensuring confidentialityParticipate in team meetings, supervision and service-related meetingsEnsure GSC policies and procedures are complied with, ensuring a quality holistic service is deliveredEnsure all activities and actions are completed in a safe and healthy manner, as set out in the services' Safety StatementSupport 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 timeWhat we are looking forDemonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of GSCQQI Level 5 qualification in healthcareA strong ability to work on one's own initiativeA professional, caring and empathetic approach to working with women who are vulnerableExcellent interpersonal and team working skillsFull, clean driving license (desirable)Why join usEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support wellbeingPension scheme in line with organisational policyEnhanced sick pay scheme (subject to eligibility)Additional annual leave, over and above statutory entitlementSupportive, values-driven team environmentAccess to training and professional developmentOpportunity to make a meaningful difference in women's livesFor further details or to apply, please contact Jenny Murphy )Closing date:Friday 23rdof January