Healthcare Assistant - Educational Support

Irish Wheelchair Association; Cork; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

Excellent working conditions

Holiday pay (8%)

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association invites applications for a Healthcare Assistant to support an individual in an Educational support setting at a third level college in Hollyhill, Northside of Cork City. The role is fixed-term for term time with an end date around June 2028, requiring 32 hours per week Monday to Friday in line with the college calendar.

Salary ranges from €16.52 to €18.39 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Full 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

Responsibilities

• Enable an individual to achieve maximum independence in attending a college course
• Provide assistance with note taking and other course-related tasks
• Liaise with ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate strong customer service
• Flexible approach to work

Skills

Caring role experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 major award in Community & Health Services/Health Service Skills/Healthcare

Job description

We would like to invite applications for a

Healthcare Assistant to assist an individual in an Educational support setting.

Role takes place at the third level college in Hollyhill on the Northside of Cork City

This role will be on a specified purpose basis and will only be during the term time of the college with an expected end date of June 2028.

The role will require you to be available for 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, in line with the college calendar.

IWA is committed to promoting, maintaining, and adding to our diverse and inclusive work environment

and would encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.52 – €18.39 per hour depending on experience

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

The purpose of the role is to enable an individual to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of attending a college course.

The role will require some assistance with note taking and some other physical tasks required on the course.

Liaison

There are several key relationships, which should be fostered and developed for the successful implementation of this role. Liaise and maintain close communication with the ALS Coordinator / Scheduling staff.

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Training and Qualifications, required

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5in 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

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

The closing date for applications for this role is Tuesday 27th October 2026

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