Compassionate Social Care Assistant - Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Western Care is seeking Social Care Assistants for the Ballina, Co. Mayo service. This on-site role offers relief contracts under a temporary/full or part-time arrangement in a supportive environment, with duties including personal care, advocacy, and team collaboration to promote independence and rights.

Salary scales range from €33,193 to €46,064 per annum, with an hourly equivalent of €16.31 to €22.64. Full-time hours are 39 per week, and benefits include pension, life insurance, and generous

Qualifications

• Candidate requirements emphasize compassion, patience, reliability and a genuine commitment to wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Self-motivation, time management and flexibility are valued in a dynamic service setting.
• Experience in social care is desirable but not essential; value-driven applicants are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Contribute to and participate in local service planning and respond to changing needs.
• Promote safety and uphold the organisation’s Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirements.
• Use positive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Listening

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Western Care is seeking Social Care Assistants for the Ballina, Co. Mayo service. This on-site role offers relief contracts under a temporary/full or part-time arrangement in a supportive environment, with duties including personal care, advocacy, and team collaboration to promote independence and rights.

Salary scales range from €33,193 to €46,064 per annum, with an hourly equivalent of €16.31 to €22.64. Full-time hours are 39 per week, and benefits include pension, life insurance, and generous