Care Assistant — Galway City (Flexible Rosters & Growth)

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension 7%

Bike to Work Scheme

Flexible benefits

Four week rolling rosters

On the job training

Job summary

Ability West is seeking a Care Assistant to work in an individualised service in Galway City. The role focuses on supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live their best life within a person-centred organisation and community settings.

You will join a dedicated team and engage in on-the-job training, with opportunities for professional growth. A contributory pension, flexible benefits, Bike to Work Scheme, and rosters to support work-life balance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advocacy on behalf of people we support.
• Full driving license with access to your own vehicle.
• Flexible, responsible and mature approach to work.
• Creativity in using community resources and problem solving.
• Professional, accountable with good planning and time management.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Advocacy

Driving license

Empathy

Flexibility

Time management

Creativity

Organisation

Education

ETAC Health Care Level 5

Job description

Ability West is seeking a Care Assistant to work in an individualised service in Galway City. The role focuses on supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live their best life within a person-centred organisation and community settings.

You will join a dedicated team and engage in on-the-job training, with opportunities for professional growth. A contributory pension, flexible benefits, Bike to Work Scheme, and rosters to support work-life balance are provided.