Compassionate Social Care Assistant | Flexible Hours

Western Care Association; Ballina; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium anti-social hours payments

Pension and life insurance

Generous annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike-to-Work scheme

Job summary

Western Care Association is seeking a Social Care Assistant for the Ballina, Co. Mayo residential service. The role involves supporting individuals to live meaningful lives in a safe, inclusive environment and working with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence.

Formal qualifications are not mandatory; the organisation values compassionate, respectful and person-centred care, with emphasis on upholding rights and individual goals within the service’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience and reliability are essential.
• Strong commitment to wellbeing and person-centred support.
• Ability to work with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support.
• Support individuals to live safely, inclusively and with dignity.
• Participate in local service planning and MDT team activities.
• Promote independence, equality and personal goals.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Person-centred approach

Equality & inclusion

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

IT literacy

Job description

Western Care Association is seeking a Social Care Assistant for the Ballina, Co. Mayo residential service. The role involves supporting individuals to live meaningful lives in a safe, inclusive environment and working with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence.

Formal qualifications are not mandatory; the organisation values compassionate, respectful and person-centred care, with emphasis on upholding rights and individual goals within the service’s ethos.