Care Assistant: Day Services & Community Impact

OASIS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in line with HSE pay scales

Career growth

Supportive work environment

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for Day services - Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs in Cork, Ireland. The roles align to the 13-point Care Assistant salary scale as of 01/06/2026, with progression and incremental credits for prior service.

Successful candidates will start at the minimum scale unless there is prior relevant public service experience. Roles based in Horizons Training Centres, Day Services or Community Day Hubs with a

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed).
• Understanding of New Directions, ADMA, UNCRPD.
• Hold valid work permission to work and reside in Ireland.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Experience in community-based settings.
• Full clean driver’s licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the transitioning of people we support from a training centre to day service/community hub.
• Provide care and assistance to individuals with intellectual disability and additional needs.
• Promote personal development, active participation & citizenship.
• Work Monday to Friday with flexibility as service delivery requires.
• Comply with UNCRPD and New Directions and maintain quality records.

Skills

IT Skills

Excellent communication &interpersonal

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability

Job description

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for Day services - Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs in Cork, Ireland. The roles align to the 13-point Care Assistant salary scale as of 01/06/2026, with progression and incremental credits for prior service.

Successful candidates will start at the minimum scale unless there is prior relevant public service experience. Roles based in Horizons Training Centres, Day Services or Community Day Hubs with a