Care Assistant (Day Services): Empower Independence & Inclusion

Prosper Fingal; Fingal; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Induction and training

Career progression

Maternity leave allowance

Cycle to work

Supportive environment

Job summary

Prosper Fingal, part of the Prosper Group, is recruiting a Care Assistant for our Day Services team in Swords, Co. Dublin. The role provides person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, in a permanent, on-site position.

The ideal candidate has QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills, strong communication, and a flexible, team-oriented approach to help individuals achieve personal goals and participate in community activities.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills, or an equivalent healthcare qualification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, person-centred approach.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people with everyday living skills and personal development.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Support individuals to work towards their personal goals.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills

Job description

Prosper Fingal, part of the Prosper Group, is recruiting a Care Assistant for our Day Services team in Swords, Co. Dublin. The role provides person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, in a permanent, on-site position.

The ideal candidate has QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills, strong communication, and a flexible, team-oriented approach to help individuals achieve personal goals and participate in community activities.