- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 34,536 – EUR 47,954 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- QQI Level 5
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a QQI Level 5 qualification in a suitable or relevant field and a full manual driving licence may apply. The role is intended for people who are positive, ambitious, and committed to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
Corlann in Limerick is seeking Care Assistants to join its services across Limerick City, Doon, and Foynes. The organisation is recruiting for permanent and relief positions, with both day and night shifts available. Successful applicants may be placed on a panel for current and future permanent or specified-purpose roles, including opportunities that are full-time or part-time.
Pay and contract details
The Care Assistant role is offered on a 13-point pay scale ranging from €34,536 to €47,954, calculated pro-rata. Both permanent and relief arrangements are available.
About the organisation
Corlann supports people with intellectual disabilities so they can be recognised members of their local communities, experience everyday life, and stay closely connected with family and friends. The organisation is looking for enthusiastic people with a positive approach to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and a commitment to helping each person live as ordinary and enjoyable a life as possible.
What the role involves
Care Assistants act as a key worker for a group of people supported by the service. The position has two main parts: delivering day-to-day personal care and helping people work toward goals set out in their individual plans. The role also includes encouraging community involvement, participation, and integration.
Benefits and support
- Competitive pay rates
- 22 days of annual leave
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Full training provided
- Availability of both full-time and part-time work
- Opportunities for career development
- Sick leave entitlement
- Employee assistance programme
Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a QQI Level 5 qualification in a suitable or relevant field and must have a full manual driving licence that allows them to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
Equal opportunity statement
Corlann Ireland operates as an equal opportunities employer.
Work locations
The available service locations are Limerick City, Doon, and Foynes.
Shift pattern
Day and night shifts are both available.
Additional information
Panels will be created from this recruitment process and may be used to fill existing and future permanent or specified-purpose vacancies of both full-time and part-time duration.