Day Services Care Assistant – Empower Independence

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Portmarnock; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Sick pay scheme

Employee assistance programme

Induction & ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Positive working environment

Job summary

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Care Assistant for Portmarnock Day Service. This part-time role supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, promoting independence and inclusion in daily living and community activities, in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

You will work as part of a dedicated team with a focus on person-centred care, strong communication, and flexibility. QQI Level 5 Healthcare or Health Service Skills is required or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support everyday living skills and personal development.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Support individuals to work towards their personal goals.
• Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Support people with everyday living skills and personal development.
• Promote independence, choice and inclusion.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and community activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Healthcare Support or Health Service Skills

Job description

Prosper Fingal is recruiting a Care Assistant for Portmarnock Day Service. This part-time role supports adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, promoting independence and inclusion in daily living and community activities, in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

You will work as part of a dedicated team with a focus on person-centred care, strong communication, and flexibility. QQI Level 5 Healthcare or Health Service Skills is required or equivalent.