Home Support Assistant / PA Social Work Department Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Western Care Association; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Home Support Team in Castlebar. This role focuses on empowering individuals to live independently by providing essential support in areas such as personal care and home management. The successful candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and advocate for the needs of those they support. With a commitment to community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are self-motivated and have a passion for helping others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Sick pay scheme

Dedicated learning and development

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience of supporting people in the community is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills & clear understanding of delivering high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in home management, shopping, and personal care.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Support and Multidisciplinary Team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Understanding of Equality

Caring Experience

Education

No minimum qualifications required

Job description

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Home Support Assistant / PA

Social Work Department

Castlebar, Co. Mayo

• Permanent posts x 4 - 10 hours per week each
• Reference 2025-113 to 116
• Closing Date May15th, 2025
  
  

Application Details

• Please apply by current C.V.
• Further enquiries available from Aoife Gannon, Area Manager Tel: [phone]
• Please note Panels may be formed as a result of this competition for similar posts within the Organisation
  
  

Job Brief

The successful applicants will join the growing Home Support Team who support individuals to live independently in the community.

The successful candidates will provide supports in the areas of home management, shopping, personal care and supporting health plans. They will work with the individuals to coordinate their own supports and will advocate on behalf of them with regard to their needs and priorities. They will also work collaboratively with the Home Support and Western Care Multidisciplinary Team to ensure best possible outcomes for the individuals.

Candidate Requirements

• An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
• Understanding and experience of supporting people in the community is desirable
• Have excellent communication skills & clear understanding of delivering high quality services
• Experience of working with people in a caring role is desirable
• The ability to work on own initiative & build relationships
• Full driver's license and use of a car is necessary
• Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively
• Applicants would benefit from being informed around HIQA home support regulations
  
  

Other duties involved (duties include but are not limited to the following):

• Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
• Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
• To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
• Use positive approaches to support people in line with Organisational practice.
  
  

Qualification Details

Other Requirements

No minimum qualifications required for Social Care Assistant positions

• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if theyhave lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years
  
  

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
• Premium payments on anti-social hours
• Dedicated learning and development plus opportunity for advancement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sick pay scheme
  
  

Salary Scale

Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)

• this is based on full-time working hours i.e.39 hours per week
  
  

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service

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