Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tuam; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension 7%

Bike to Work

Flexible benefits

Four week rolling rosters

Training & development

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd. is seeking Care Assistants for an on-site role in Tuam, Co. Galway. You will join a dedicated team supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, delivering person-centered care and community-based supports in a respectful environment.

We offer on-the-job training, a supportive team, and benefits including a contributory pension, Bike to Work scheme, and flexible rostering to help work-life balance.

Qualifications

• FETAC Health Care Level 5 is required.
• Competencies for working with persons with intellectual disability are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to advocate for people we support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Empathy

Creativity

Organisational skills

Education

FETAC Health Care Level 5

Job description

Location: On site / Tuam Co. Galway
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
Salary: Competitive salary

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - We have a new opportunity for Care Assistants to work in an individualised, bespoke service Tuam, Co. Galway. Join our dedicated team, make a difference for the people we support to live their best life.

Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential.

• FETAC Health Care Level 5
• Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic personality.
• An ability to advocate on behalf of people we support.
• Full current driving license with access to your own vehicle
• Genuine respect and empathy for diversity and individuality.
• Flexible, responsible, and mature approach to work. *
• Creativity (e.g., in using community resources, problem solving, dealing with people we support).
• Professional, accountable, good planning and time management skills.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.

What We Are offering

• A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.
• Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people’s lives and communities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valued
• The opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme of 7%
• Flexible benefits and above statutory minimum
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Four week rolling rosters to facilitate work life balance

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