Healthcare Assistant - Carlow

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Carlow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Carlow is seeking committed and caring Healthcare Assistants to join their team. This part-time role requires assisting Members in achieving maximum independence in daily living. Candidates must have a QQI Level 5 qualification and experience in a caring role. Competitive pay with additional relief hours available, alongside a commitment to on-going training and employee development.

Benefits

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Completed minimum of 5 modules of QQI Level 5 Major Award.
• Experience in a caring role is essential.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members in daily living activities.
• Provide personal, domestic, and social assistance.
• Coordinate with other home carers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services

Job description

Overview

Ranked 2nd In The Irish Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” List, IWA Would Like To Invite Applications From Committed And Caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) Who Are Interested In Joining Our Team In The Below Towns: Carlow, Tullow and surrounding areas.

Availability

The position on offer is part time, 20 hours per week, with potential for extra relief hours depending on your availability. Availability required to include morning, evenings and every second weekend.

What We Offer

• The current pay scale is subject to a 9.25% pay increase over the next 2 years (2025 up to October 2026), aligning with the recent WRC agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.
• 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 Programme
• A commitment to the on-going training and development of all employees

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

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.

Training And Qualifications, Required

• Minimum of 5 modules completed of the 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
• Full driving licence with access to own vehicle (essential)

Behaviours

• Person centred approach
• An ability to build strong relationships
• Strong customer service focus
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of confidentiality

Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing
• Motivating and Empowering
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Customer Focus and Accountability

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.