Healthcare Assistant - South Kilkenny

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Sick pay

Maternity/paternity pay

Holiday pay 8%

Bike to Work

Employee Assistance Service

Training and development

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is inviting applications for part‑time Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) in South Kilkenny (Thomastown to Ferrybank). The role involves assisting Members in daily living at their homes and in the community, with a 10‑hour per week schedule and varied hours including early/late shifts.

Salary ranges from €16.54 to €18.39 per hour, with enhanced rates for evenings, Sundays, and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Access to own car and full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide domestic, social, and educational support and companionship.
• Support travel within homes and communities of Members; work in Members' homes.
• Coordinate with ALS Coordinator/Scheduling staff.

Skills

Caring experience

Good English communication

Valid driving licence

Own car

Reliability and confidentiality

Education

QQI Level 5 in Community Health Services/Health Service Skills/Healthcare Support

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 South Kilkenny;

South Kilkenny

(Thomastown to Ferrybank)

The position on offers is part time 10 hours a week depending on your availability.

What We Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.54 - €18.39 per hour depending on experience

• Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.67 p/h
• Sunday - from €24.81 p/h
• Public Holidays - from €33.08 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.

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

Full Major Award at QQI Level 5 in 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)

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.

INDHCA