Care Assistants - An Tuath Nua

Horizons Cork; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE pay scale

Professional development

Pension

Training

EAP

Annual Leave 23d

Paid Maternity Leave

Job summary

Horizons Cork is seeking Care Assistants to join An Tuath Nua, Cork City. You will help promote independence through programmes addressing social skills, computer literacy, community integration, personal care, and more for service users with intellectual disability or autism.

Successful candidates will work in a flexible, person-centred environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and compassionate support, contributing to a life of choice for individuals every day.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed as per QQI requirements).
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to promote independence in the lives of the people we support.
• Support people with intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.
• Be flexible, motivated and work with individuals’ circles of support and local community.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT Skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

An Tuath Nua, Montenotte, Cork City

Care Assistants

Successful candidates will work as part of a team to promote independence in the lives of the people we support through a variety of programmes. These include social skills training, computer literacy, community integration, personal care programs, sensory development, and numeracy and literacy programs, each adapted to the service users’ level of need.

An Tuath Nua strives to be as person centred as possible and aim to assist in the holistic development of each individual.

Salary

Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026. €34,881, €36,034, €37,602, €38,122, €38,965, €40,603, €42,362, €42,976, €44,504, €45,647, €46,578, €47,624, €48,434 LSI

Pease note that successful candidates will commence on point 1 of the Care Assistant scale unless they have previous service directly with the HSE or a Section 38 agency in which case relevant service may be taken into account for salary placement.

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Location

Montenotte Area (this is subject to change based on the operational needs of the service)

Hours of Work

39 hours per week.

In line with our growing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants in our An Tuath Nua to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes every day.

The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation. The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.

Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.

Note: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the application form.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• A relevant qualification: minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed as per QQI requirements).
• Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent team working skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable.
• IT Skills and experience in report writing.
• Valid work permission and eligibility to work and reside in Ireland at the time of application.
• A full clean driving license is essential.

Desirable Criteria for Applicants

• Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical condition is desirable.

What we offer

• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Premium Payments.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Pension.
• Training and Development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days Annual Leave.