Care Assistant - (Day Service Ballinrobe) - CE Scheme - Western Care Association

Western Care Association; Ballinrobe; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care organization is seeking a Care Assistant in Ballinrobe, offering a developmental role with no prior experience required. The position includes supporting individuals to achieve their potential while providing personal care and assistance in service operations. Accredited training will be provided to facilitate career development.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary as this is a developmental opportunity.
• Willingness to learn and support individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in community inclusion and participation.
• Provide personal care and support where required.
• Participate in day-to-day operations including leisure activities and general cleaning.

Job description

Overview

Ref: #CES-2411103

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Duties

• This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• The Care Assistant will join an established team that will teach them how to learn from, listen to, support and enable the people we support to achieve their full potential.
• They will assist staff to maximise community inclusion and participation of the people we support.
• The candidate will work on identified goals in line with each person’s individual plan as required and as agreed with their Line Manager.
• They will provide personal care and support to persons, where required and participate in all aspects relating to the day-to-day operation of the service, including leisure activities, driving transport, escort duties, general cleaning and upkeep of the service.
• They will be taught how to promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association’s practices. Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with organisational practice.
• The candidate will receive support and supervision from the Community Employment Scheme Supervisor and also the Service Manager regarding the day-to-day work.

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

#CES-2411103 - Care Assistant - (Day Service Ballinrobe)

This program is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here

How to register your interest

To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.