Care Assistants- Galway City

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Studio III training

Medication training

7% Pension

Bike to Work Scheme

Flexible benefits

Four week rosters

Job summary

Ability West in Galway City is seeking Care Assistants to join our person-centred team. You will support people with intellectual disabilities to live their best life and promote autonomy and well-being in daily activities.

We offer on‑the‑job training (Studio III and medication training), a contributory pension, bike‑to‑work scheme, flexible benefits and four‑week rosters to support work‑life balance. Join a supportive, inclusive workplace where ideas and input are valued and professional

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, responsible and mature approach to work.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.

Education

ETAC Health Care Level 5

Job description

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY -

We have a new opportunity for Care Assistants to work in an individualised service in Galway City. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

Essential Criteria

• ETAC Health Care Level 5
• Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work. *
• Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with people we support).
• Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

What We Are offering:

• A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
• Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
• The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme of 7%
• Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance