Care Assistant - Autism Services

Corlann; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

23 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension

Flexible working hours

Full training provided

Full & Part-Time work

Career progression

Sick leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Corlann is seeking Care Assistants to support two individuals in their own apartments in Foynes, Co. Limerick. The role delivers personal care, promotes independence, and supports community participation through individual plans and care planning processes.

Applicants must have a QQI Level 5 qualification, a full manual driving license, and experience with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs. The position offers permanent contracts and a pro-rata salary of €34,536–€47,954.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field.
• Full manual driving license valid to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs.
• Knowledge of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting two individuals in their own individualised apartments.
• Promoting independence, choice and life skills.
• Support structure daily routines and community engagement with meaningful activities.
• Delivering structured, person centred care in line with assessed needs and care planning processes.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain a calm predictable and supportive environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Manual driving license

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification

Job description

Corlann, Limerick

Permanent contracts available

Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,536 - €47,954 (pro-rata)

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 23 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Care Assistant

Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration

This position involves

• Supporting two individuals in their own individualised apartments.
• Promoting independence, choice and life skills.
• Support structure daily routines and community engagement with meaningful activities.
• Delivering structured, person centred care in line with assessed needs and care planning processes.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain a calm predictable and supportive environment.

All applicants are required to :

• Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field
• Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
• Demonstrate experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs.
• Have knowledge of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
• Excellent communication skills

Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Foynes, Co. Limerick

Permanent contracts available

Panels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,536 - €47,954 (pro-rata)

Working with Corlann

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 23 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Care Assistant

Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration

This position involves

• Supporting two individuals in their own individualised apartments.
• Promoting independence, choice and life skills.
• Support structure daily routines and community engagement with meaningful activities.
• Delivering structured, person centred care in line with assessed needs and care planning processes.
• Implementing positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain a calm predictable and supportive environment.

All applicants are required to :

• Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field
• Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
• Demonstrate experience working with individuals with autism, intellectual disability and complex needs.
• Have knowledge of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
• Excellent communication skills

Corlann Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer