Care Assistant

Role Overview

Delta Centre CLG is seeking a Care Assistant to support learners in a person-centred, respectful, and empowering environment in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring that each learner’s day-to-day experience aligns with Delta Centre’s values, care plans, and individual supports. The role focuses on dignity, respect, choice, participation, and personal growth.

• Provide day-to-day care that upholds dignity, respect, and individual choice.
• Support learners to contribute, learn, and participate meaningfully in their environment.
• Show empathy and build a strong understanding of each learner’s needs and preferences.
• Pay close attention to behavioural cues and follow behaviour support plans when required.
• Work patiently and consistently with each learner.
• Apply the details of care plans and person-centred plans in daily practice.
• Regularly review and follow all care protocols for every learner assigned to you.
• Use appropriate communication methods to understand and support learner needs.
• Help each person progress toward greater independence, communication, and personal development.
• Build trusting relationships through dependable and consistent care.
• Follow Delta Centre’s policies, procedures, employee handbook, and working practices.
• Comply with relevant national requirements, including HIQA standards, HSE policies, and safeguarding policies.
• Promote and support involvement in the wider community.
• Help learners identify future goals, current support needs, and how these can be addressed, ensuring this information is recorded.
• Support person-centred processes that aim for the best outcomes while respecting each learner’s rights and preferences.
• Encourage independence, initiative, and respect for each learner’s age and status.

Requirements

• At least a FETAC Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Previous experience working with challenging behaviour.

Additional Information

This position is based onsite in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland. The posting does not specify salary, benefits, number of vacancies, start date, or application deadline.