Healthcare Assistant - Child Services

Irish Wheelchair Association; Banteer; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization is seeking part-time Healthcare Assistants in Banteer, Ireland. The role involves assisting Members with daily living activities and ensuring maximum independence. Candidates should have QQI Level 5 qualifications in Childcare or Healthcare and experience in a caring role. The organization offers competitive pay scales, sick pay, and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Paid inter-client mileage

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 or above in Childcare preferred.
• Essential experience of working with people in a caring role.
• Access to own car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members in personal care and daily living activities.
• Liaise with Home carers and communicate with Scheduling staff.
• Provide companionship and support in social and educational areas.

Skills

Experience in caring role

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Person-centred approach

Education

QQI Level 5 in Childcare

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare discipline

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 Children's Service team in the below locations in the Co.Cork area;

Banteer

The position on offer is part-time, 4 hours every week with shifts as below:

Every Saturday, Sunday and Bank holidays 9:00am - 10:00am & 8:00pm - 9:00pm

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

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.

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

·QQI Level 5 or above in Childcare (preference) or QQI level 5 major award in Healthcare disciple to include Human Growth and Development module

·Experience of working with people in a caring role (essential)

·Experience of working with people with Acquired Brain Injury (desirable)

·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 (preferred)

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.