Part-Time Care Assistant & Support Worker (ID/Autism)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

CPD

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bike to Work Scheme

QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care

1+ year ID experience

Full Clean Driving Licence

Job summary

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association is recruiting Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers to join our team across residential services in Waterford. You will work 120 hours over a 4-week period in this on-site role.

We offer a pension, CPD, EAP, paid leave, Bike to Work, and require a minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care with 1+ year ID experience and a full clean driving licence.

Qualifications

• Part-time role with minimum 120 hours every 4 weeks.
• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of care assistant experience (ID experience).
• Full clean driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Organise and participate in recreational, educational and training programmes.
• Foster and develop social skills of service users.
• Implement a person-centred approach for each service user.
• Carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and conduct reviews.
• Support service users with medication management.
• Provide a safe, supportive and empowering environment for service users.

Skills

Confidentiality

Accountability

Leadership

Resilience

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Dignity & privacy

Planning & organisation

HIQA knowledge

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care/Social Care

Job description

Waterford Intellectual Disability Association is recruiting Part Time Care Assistants/Support Workers to join our team across residential services in Waterford. You will work 120 hours over a 4-week period in this on-site role.

We offer a pension, CPD, EAP, paid leave, Bike to Work, and require a minimum QQI Level 5 in Health Care/Social Care with 1+ year ID experience and a full clean driving licence.