Overview
Social Care Assistant, Residential Services, Foxford, Co. Mayo. Post details and application information are provided below.
Job Brief
We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
* Support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment.
* Work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achievement of personal goals.
* Advocate for individuals’ needs, preferences, and rights and contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
* Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.
* Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to ongoing and changing needs of the service.
* Provide support within the framework of HIQA standards and regulations where applicable.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience working in a person- and family-centered manner.
* Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
* Experience in 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 with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses.
* Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.
* Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork and delivery of 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) (preferred).
* Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
* Good knowledge of IT systems and applications (preferred).
Other Duties Involved
* Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting development and responding to 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 license is essential.
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
* Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
* Applicants who have lived outside of 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 & Benefits
Salary Scale: Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,278 - €43,407 per annum). This is based on full-time working hours (39 hours per week).
* 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) including counselling support
* Bike-to-Work Scheme
* Sick pay scheme
Application Process
* Please apply with a current C.V.
* Closing Date: October 16, 2025
* For further enquiries, please contact: Niamh Gill, Service Manager | Email: ngill@westerncare.com
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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