Social Care Assistant
Camphill Communities of Ireland
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland · Jornada completa
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- Experiencia
- 1 yrs
- Salario
- EUR 34,884 – EUR 43,193 / year
- Vacantes
- 1
- Al corriente
- Hace 3 horas
- Modo de trabajo
- En la oficina
- Educación
- QQI Level 5 Major Award / BA in Social Care Studies / equivalent in Community, Health or Social Care
- Elegibilidad
- Applicants with the stated qualification and at least 1 year of relevant experience in social care or support work can apply. Candidates must also have a full driving licence and access to their own car, and be eligible to complete required vetting, police clearance, and reference checks.
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Descripción del trabajo
Role overview
Camphill Communities of Ireland supports people with physical and intellectual disabilities as well as autistic people through residential and day services delivered from 15 locations. The aim is to help each person live an ordinary, everyday life with dignity and support suited to their needs.
The organisation is hiring Social Care Assistants for its County Kilkenny service. This is a permanent position with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Salary for the role is €34,884 to €43,193 per year.
What you will do
You will work as part of a dedicated team supporting individuals in their daily lives and helping ensure their ongoing needs are met in line with their support plans and agreed methods of care.
What is required
Applicants should hold at least a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework, or a BA in Social Care Studies, or an equivalent qualification in Community/Health/Social Care. A minimum of one year’s experience supporting vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities is also needed.
Candidates should have a sound understanding of current national and sectoral policy and developments relating to social care in disability services, along with the ability to work to plans and methods designed around individual needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important, as are practical IT skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
A full driving licence and access to your own car are essential.
Checks and compliance
All appointments are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant police clearance for any country where the applicant has lived for more than six months since the age of 18, and reference verification.
Benefits
The role includes a competitive salary plus Sunday and Bank Holiday premium pay. Additional benefits include structured pay scales, career progression opportunities, work-life balance, paid annual leave, a refer-a-friend scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling, death in service benefit, paid mandatory training, and reimbursement of travel expenses.