Care Assistant Residential

Delta Centre CLG; Carlow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

7-day roster

Continuous Professional Development

Career opportunities

Maternity pay top up

Paternity pay top up

Bike to work

Bi-Weekly Salary

Mental Health Day

Sunday premium

Live nights premium

Employee assistance programme

Ongoing training

Supportive management

Job summary

Delta Centre CLG in Ireland is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide day-to-day personal care and support for service users with intellectual disabilities. The role emphasizes respect, inclusivity, and a person‑centred approach to ensure safe and meaningful lives.

Applicants should have a FETAC Level 5 Health Care qualification and proven health care experience. Shift work across a 7‑day roster is required, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement.
• Experience in health care essential.
• Experience with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure life and experience of service user reflects Delta Centre values and Care Plans.
• Demonstrate dignity and respect; support to make choices; opportunities to contribute and learn.
• Demonstrate empathy towards service users and follow Care Plans and communication systems.
• Assist individuals to reach maximum potential in independence, communication and personal development.
• Establish trust relationships through consistent care; adhere to Delta policies and handbook.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Flexibility

24/7 shift work

Education

FETAC Level 5 Health Care

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

The Care Assistant is responsible for providing day-to-day personal care and support for the service users of Delta Centre. The Care Assistant must have the desire and the belief that the person with an intellectual disability has something unique, equal, and important to offer society.

The Care Assistant, in co-operation with Management, will be responsible for ensuring that the person/s we support have good, high quality, safe, meaningful, and inclusive lives.

The position requires a high degree of understanding and commitment to the individual service user and to Delta services. The prime consideration at all times must be the interests and well-being of the individuals availing of our services.

The Care Assistant, in co-operation with Management, will be responsible for ensuring that the person/s we support have good, high quality, safe, meaningful, and inclusive lives.

Key Tasks:

Ensure that the life and experience of the service user reflects the core values of Delta Centre and Care Plans and that all service users.

• Experience dignity and respect.
• Are supported to make choices.
• Have an opportunity to make a contribution and learn.
• Demonstrate empathy towards Service users
• Put into practice the details of Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans.
• Understand and facilitate needs through the use of appropriate communication systems.
• Assist each individual in reaching the maximum potential in independence, communication, and personal development.
• Establish trust relationships through consistency of care.
• Adhere to all Delta Centres Policies, Procedures, Employee Handbook and working practices.

Personal Profile:

• This position is not eligible for employment permit sponsorship. Applicants must hold and maintain an independent legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of their employment. Delta Services does not ordinarily support or participate in employment permit applications, transfers, renewals or change-of-employer processes for this position.

Education & Training:

• A FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care is a requirement for this position.

Experience:

• Experience in the field of health care is essential.
• Proven competence in the care and support of adults with intellectual disabilities and a genuine interest in this area is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• A sound knowledge and proven ability to interpret and apply legislation such as The National Standards for Adults with Disabilities.
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be highly motivated.
• Excellent record-keeping skills are required.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable nature
• Shift work over 24/7.

Desired Quality:

• A Full Clean Driving Licence

Benefits:

• Generous Company Pension Contribution
• Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Top up on Maternity pay
• Top up on Paternity pay
• Bike to work Scheme
• Bi-Weekly Salary
• Mental Health Day
• Sunday premium
• Live nights premium
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing training
• Supportive management and strong team environments