Care Assistant - Empower Adults with ID/Autism (Flexible)

OASIS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Competitive salary

Career development

Paid maternity leave

Pension

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities invites applications for Care Assistants based in An Tuath Nua, Montenotte, Cork. You will support people with intellectual disability and autism to live independent, fulfilling lives through social skills, literacy, and community participation.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will follow person-centred plans, adjust activities to needs, and promote wellbeing. The role is 39 hours per week with a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed).
• Understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• Creative thinking, person-centered and adaptable.
• IT skills and report writing experience.
• Valid work permission to reside in Ireland.
• Full clean driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence through programmes such as social skills training, computer literacy and community integration.
• Work as part of a team to support people through person-centred approaches.
• Assist in holistic development of service users.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award (Healthcare/ID)

Tools

IT skills

Report writing

Job description

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities invites applications for Care Assistants based in An Tuath Nua, Montenotte, Cork. You will support people with intellectual disability and autism to live independent, fulfilling lives through social skills, literacy, and community participation.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will follow person-centred plans, adjust activities to needs, and promote wellbeing. The role is 39 hours per week with a flexible approach.