Healthcare Assistant - Shankill
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Location & Working Hours
Shankill and surrounding areas.
Position: Part‑time 25‑30 hours per week with potential for extra relief hours depending on availability.
Availability required: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00, every second weekend.
What We Offer
* Salary: €15.39 – €17.11 per hour (depending on experience)
* Before 08:00 and after 18:00 – €19.23 per hour
* Sunday – €23.00 per hour
* Public holidays – €30.80 per hour
* Paid inter‑client mileage
* Sick pay scheme
* Maternity and paternity pay scheme
* Excellent working conditions
* Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked
* PRSA pension scheme available
* Bike to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Service
* Ongoing training and development
Current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025‑2026) aligned with the recent WRC agreement.
Overall Purpose of Job
The purpose of the role is to enable members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship. The role takes place in the homes and communities of members.
Liaison
Key relationships: liaise and coordinate with other identified home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator/scheduling staff.
Training And Qualifications, Required
* Minimum of 5 modules completed of the Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award.
* Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential).
* Reliability, trustworthiness, and confidentiality.
* Excellent communication skills – spoken and written English.
* Access to your own car and full driving licence (essential).
Behaviours
* Person‑centred approach
* Ability to build strong relationships
* Strong customer service focus
* Flexible approach to work
* High level of confidentiality
Competencies
* Communicating and influencing
* Motivating and empowering
* Planning and organising
* Quality and customer focus and accountability
Equal Employment Opportunity
IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Part‑time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industry: Non‑profit Organizations
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