Care Assistant – Portmarnock Day Service

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Portmarnock; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

Induction & ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Positive working environment

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Care Assistant for Portmarnock Day Service. This part-time role supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, promoting independence and inclusion in daily living and community activities, in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

You will work as part of a dedicated team with a focus on person-centred care, strong communication, and flexibility. QQI Level 5 Healthcare or Health Service Skills is required or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• As a Care Assistant, you will 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Care Assistant - Portmarnock Day Service

Medical & Healthcare

Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Application

Care Assistant - Portmarnock Day Service

Date posted: August 27, 2026

Permanent

Part-time

Location: Portmarnock, Co. Dublin

Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: €16.01-€23.15 per hour, depending on experience

Prosper Fingal, part of the Prosper Group, provides services and supports to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across North County Dublin. We work alongside the people we support to promote independence, create opportunities and support people to live meaningful and connected lives within their communities. We are currently recruiting a caring and motivated Care Assistant to join our Day Services team in Portmarnock.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• 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.
• A completed QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills or an equivalent relevant healthcare qualification. Individual modules or component certificates alone will not meet this requirement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, person-centred approach.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team.

Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and a full, clean manual driving licence are desirable.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave.
• Pension Scheme and Death in Service Benefit.
• Sick Pay Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Maternity Leave Allowance, subject to length of service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.

Prosper Fingal is an Equal Opportunities Employer.