Care Assistant – Residential & Community Care

Horizons; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scales as per HSE/CareAssistant

Professional development

Paid maternity leave

Pension

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for full-time roles across Cork City and County, in residential and community settings. Positions include day and night shifts on a 78-hour fortnight schedule, with flexible work across multiple sites.

The pay is on the 13-point Care Assistant scale (as of 01/06/2026); new hires start at the minimum point unless prior service applies, with incremental credit for recognised relevant experience in Ireland.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed).
• Familiar with current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent team working skills.
• Initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English.
• Creativity, person-centred and adaptable mindset.
• IT skills and report writing experience.
• Valid work permission in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with individuals’ circles of support and communities.
• Provide care in residential or day services with flexibility for shifts.
• Uphold person-centred, citizen-based and social model of support.
• Assist with report writing and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Multitasking

Report Writing

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability

Job description

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for full-time roles across Cork City and County, in residential and community settings. Positions include day and night shifts on a 78-hour fortnight schedule, with flexible work across multiple sites.

The pay is on the 13-point Care Assistant scale (as of 01/06/2026); new hires start at the minimum point unless prior service applies, with incremental credit for recognised relevant experience in Ireland.