Educational Support Healthcare Assistant - Term-Time

Irish Wheelchair Association; Cork; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay (8%)

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant to support an individual in an Educational support setting at a third level college in Hollyhill, Northside of Cork City. The role is fixed-term for term time with an end date around June 2028, requiring 32 hours per week Monday to Friday in line with the college calendar.

Salary ranges from €16.52 to €18.39 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare
• Support or other relevant qualification and a commitment to complete the major award
• Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)
• Be reliable, trustworthy, and always maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Enable an individual to achieve maximum independence in attending a college course
• Provide assistance with note taking and other course-related tasks
• Liaise with ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong customer service
• Flexible approach to work

Skills

Caring role experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Community & Health Services/Health Service Skills/Healthcare

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant to support an individual in an Educational support setting at a third level college in Hollyhill, Northside of Cork City. The role is fixed-term for term time with an end date around June 2028, requiring 32 hours per week Monday to Friday in line with the college calendar.

Salary ranges from €16.52 to €18.39 per hour, depending on experience.