Care Assistant - Swords Day Service

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Swords; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension Scheme and Death in Service

Sick Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Career progression opportunities

Maternity Leave Allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Positive and supportive working env.

Job summary

Prosper Fingal in Swords, Co. Dublin, is recruiting a Care Assistant to join the Day Services team. You will provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, helping with daily living skills and participation in community activities.

The role offers generous benefits and training, with a salary of €16.01–€23.15 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, person-centred approach.
• Full, clean manual driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support daily living skills and personal development.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Support individuals to work towards personal goals.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

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

Job description

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 Swords, Co. Dublin.

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.