Care Assistant

Sunbeam House Services; Arklow; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE pay scale applies

Permanent full-time role in Arklow

Job summary

Sunbeam House Services in Arklow is seeking caring Care Assistants for a new Respite Service. You will support people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy meaningful short breaks in a safe, person-centred environment.

In this role you will promote dignity, choice and wellbeing, assist with daily living, and help participants engage in activities and community participation within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills, or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• You will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities, community participation and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment for each person using the service.
• If you are warm, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent support, we would love to hear from you.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills or equivalent

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant – Respite | Arklow

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

We are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated Care Assistants to join our new Respite Service in Arklow. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team supporting people with intellectual disabilities to enjoy meaningful, high-quality short breaks in a safe and person-centred environment.

In this role, you will help create positive experiences, support independence, and promote dignity, choice and wellbeing in everyday life.

What You’ll Bring

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills, or equivalent


• A genuine passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A flexible, positive and person-centred approach


• Full driving licence and willingness to drive service vehicles

Why join us?

• Be part of a new and developing respite service


• Make a real difference every day


• Join a supportive and values-led team


• HSE pay scale applies


• Permanent whole-time opportunity in Arklow

About The Role

You will support individuals with daily living, personal care, activities, community participation and wellbeing, while helping to create a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment for each person using the service.

If you are warm, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent support, we would love to hear from you.