Care Assistants - Full Time & Part Time (Residential & Community Settings) in Cork | Horizons Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading care organization is seeking Care Assistants to support individuals with intellectual disabilities. Candidates must have a QQI level 5 qualification and strong teamwork skills. The role offers flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Ideal for those who are enthusiastic about making a difference in lives and can work in various settings.

Prestations

Flexible work environment

Salary in line with HSE pay scales

Opportunities for professional development

Paid Maternity Leave

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Care/Intellectual Disability is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Experience of supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Support people with intellectual disability to lead a fulfilling life.
• Work in existing or new community-based settings as part of a team.
• Develop opportunities in coordination with individuals’ circles of support.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Formation

QQI level 5 major award in Care/Intellectual Disability

Description du poste

Overview

Cork City, County Cork, Ireland • Full time, Temporary

Who We Are

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county. We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports.

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities one of the top 200 Employers in Ireland supports over 2,800 children and adults of every ability to live ‘Your Life, Your Way’. Since 1957, Horizons has played a vital role in communities right across Cork city and county. We work to enhance the lives of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism; working in partnership with them, their families and local communities to provide a broad range of person centred services and supports. We pr

Skills and attributes

• Multitasking
• Report Writing

Description

Care Assistants

The post aligns to the Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale. Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025. New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Location: Cork City/County Locations

Shift: 78 hour fortnight (Day Shift and Night Shift)

Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes every day.

The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations, as part of a team or in new community-based settings. The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.

The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.

Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria for Applicants:

• A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award in the area of Care/Intellectual Disability) is essential.
• Understand current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD)
• Excellent team working skills
• Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential
• A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable
• IT skills and experience in report writing
• On application, candidates must have up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland

Desirable Criteria for Applicants:

• Experience of supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism
• A full clean driving license is desirable

What we offer

• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people\'s lives
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 5th October 2025.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer