Healthcare Assistant - Balbriggan

Irish Wheelchair Association; Balbriggan; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Balbriggan is seeking committed Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) to support Members in achieving independence through personal care and domestic assistance. The role offers part-time hours with competitive pay rates, including enhancements for weekends and public holidays. A QQI Level 5 qualification in a relevant field and experience in a caring role are essential. Join a diverse and inclusive work environment committed to employee development.

Benefits

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Paid inter-client mileage

Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people in a caring role is essential.
• Access to your own car and full driving licence is essential.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with a good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Enable Members to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
• Provide assistance in personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support.
• Maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Education

Major Award at QQI Level 5

Job description

Ranked 2nd in The Irish Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list, we would like to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our team in the below locations in the North Dublin area;

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Balbriggan, Swords & Surrounding Areas
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The position on offer is part-time 20 hours per week, and potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability.

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Full availability required to include mornings, afternoons, evenings and every second weekend

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What we Offer

*The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 upto October 2026), aligning with the recent WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.*

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Salary range for this position is €15.39 – €17.12 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €19.23 p/h

Sunday - from €23.00 p/h

Public Holidays - from €30.80 p/h

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay at a rate of 8% of hours worked.

PRSA Pension scheme available

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees

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Overall Purpose of Job

-The purpose of the role is to enable the Members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by providing assistance in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.

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-Role takes place in the homes and communities of our Members.

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Liaison

-There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and coordinate with other identified Home carers as required and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff

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Training and Qualifications, required

·Major Award at QQI Level 5in either Community & Health Services, Health Service Skills or Healthcare Support or other relevant qualification (essential)

·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

·Access to your own car and full driving licence (essential).

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Behaviours

·Person centred approach

·An ability to build strong relationships

·Strong customer service focus

·Flexible approach to work

·High level of confidentiality

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Competencies

·Communicating and Influencing

·Motivating and Empowering

·Planning and Organising

·Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Documentary evidence of your relevant qualification(s) will be required in advance of or during the recruitment process.

INDHCA