Compassionate Social Care Assistant — Flexible Part-Time

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Belmullet; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium payments

Pension and life insurance

Generous annual leave

Career progression

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Bike-to-Work Scheme

Job summary

Western Care invites applications for the Social Care Assistant position based in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The role is a contract – specific purpose, 18 hours per week with sleep-ins, and a reference number 2026-229.

Formal qualifications are not mandatory, but a compassionate, person-centred approach is essential. We seek individuals who can provide compassionate, respectful support, work with families and multidisciplinary teams, and promote independence and meaningful outcomes for the people we

Qualifications

• Compassion, patience, reliability and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others.
• Person- and family-centred approach to supporting individuals.
• Equality, inclusion and quality of life awareness.
• Ability to support individuals to achieve positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivation and time-management.
• Flexibility and a willingness to respond to the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.
• Advocate for individuals’ needs, preferences and rights.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.
• Provide personal care and practical support as required.
• Promote safety and uphold dignity at work policies.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Western Care invites applications for the Social Care Assistant position based in Belmullet, Co. Mayo. The role is a contract – specific purpose, 18 hours per week with sleep-ins, and a reference number 2026-229.

Formal qualifications are not mandatory, but a compassionate, person-centred approach is essential. We seek individuals who can provide compassionate, respectful support, work with families and multidisciplinary teams, and promote independence and meaningful outcomes for the people we