Disability Care Assistant – Flexible & Growth

OASIS Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSE pay scale

Career development

Make a difference

Maternity Leave

Pension

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for full-time roles across Cork City and County. Positions are in residential and community settings, with a 78-hour fortnight and a mix of day and night shifts, enabling people with intellectual disability to flourish.

Salary aligns with the HSE consolidated pay scales and depends on prior service. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Major Award, be fluent in English, and demonstrate teamwork, initiative and flexibility.

Qualifications

• A relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability with all 8 modules completed.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is essential.
• IT skills and experience in report writing are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish in residential or day services.
• Work in Horizons residential or community-based settings as part of a team.
• Engage with individuals' circles of support and the local community to develop opportunities.
• Demonstrate person-centred, citizen-based approaches and a commitment to social models of support.
• Complete documentation and reporting as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Report Writing

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability

Job description

Horizons - Cope Foundation in Cork Communities is seeking Care Assistants for full-time roles across Cork City and County. Positions are in residential and community settings, with a 78-hour fortnight and a mix of day and night shifts, enabling people with intellectual disability to flourish.

Salary aligns with the HSE consolidated pay scales and depends on prior service. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 Major Award, be fluent in English, and demonstrate teamwork, initiative and flexibility.