Health care assistant - County Kilkenny

Gi Group; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with Sunday andBank

Premium payments on Sundays and BankH

Structured pay scales

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance

Paid annual leave

Refer-a-friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Paid mandatory training

Paid travel expenses

Job summary

GI Group is recruiting Health Care Assistants for a well-established disability support provider in Co. Kilkenny.

The role offers full-time hours (40 per week) with a permanent contract and a competitive annual salary in the mid-€30k range, plus premiums on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The successful candidate will have QQI Level 5 Major Award or BA in Social Care Studies, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and the ability to follow individual support plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award or BA in Social Care Studies.
• At least 1 year of experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding of national policies relating to social care in disability services.
• Ability to follow individual support plans and work with the team to meet ongoing needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual support plans and work collaboratively to meet the ongoing needs of those supported.
• Contribute to a person-centred care approach and work as part of a dedicated team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

BA in Social Care Studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Kildare
GI Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation within the disability support sector, for Health Care Assistants to join their team in Co.Kilkenny.
Our client provides residential and day services for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and autism, supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

Job Title

Health Care Assistant

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary

€34,884 - €43,193 per annum
As a Social Care Assistant, you will become part of a dedicated and supportive team, with opportunities for ongoing learning, career development, and progression within a respected organisation.

What You Will Need

• Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework, BA in Social Care Studies, or an equivalent qualification in Community, Health or Social Care.
• Have at least 1 year's experience working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policies and developments at national and sectoral level relating to social care within disability services.
• The ability to follow individual support plans and work collaboratively to meet the ongoing needs of those supported.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full, clean driver's licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Please note that all successful applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting, relevant police clearance for any country in which they have resided for more than six months since the age of 18, and satisfactory reference checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
• Structured pay scales
• Career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Paid annual leave
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice and counselling
• Death in Service benefit
• Paid mandatory training
• Paid travel expenses