Personal Assistant - Tralee

Irish Wheelchair Association; Tralee; On-site; EUR 22,330 - 24,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid inter-client mileage

Sick pay scheme

Maternity and paternity pay scheme

8% holidays pay on hours worked

PRSA Pension scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association in Tralee is seeking committed and caring Healthcare Assistants. The role involves assisting female members with daily living activities to promote their independence.

This part-time position offers a salary of €16.21 to €18.03 per hour based on experience, with additional pay for work during unsocial hours and holidays. They provide excellent working conditions and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must hold QQI level 5 (or similar) in Healthcare Support.
• Full clean driver's licence is essential.
• Must have a kind and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist members in personal care and daily living activities.
• Coordinate with other home support staff.
• Maintain communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator.

Skills

Kind and Caring attitude

Strong customer service focus

Flexible approach to work

Education

QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

This is your chance to join the organisation ranked 2nd in The Sunday Independent “Ireland's Best Employer 2025” list,

We are excited to invite applications from committed and caring Healthcare Assistants (Personal Assistants) who are interested in joining our growing team in Tralee, Co. Kerry to work with a female member of IWA.

Hours on Offer

The positions on offer is part-time (5 hours permanent per week)

Required Availability

Must be available Monday afternoons and Thursday after 5pm.

Overall, Purpose of Job

The purpose of the role is to enable our members to achieve maximum independence in all aspects of daily living, by assisting in one or more of the following areas: personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational assistance, travel and companionship.

This 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 support staff as required and maintain close communication with the Assisted Living Service Coordinator and Scheduling staff.

Training and Qualifications, required

• QQI level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support or similar qualification in Social Care is essential
• Full clean drivers' licence is essential
• Kind and Caring attitude
• Use of your own smart phone to check in and out of your visits is 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, Customer Focus and Accountability

What we Offer

Salary range for this position is €16.21- €18.03 per hour depending on experience

Before 8am and after 8pm - from €20.26 to €22.54 per hour

Sunday - from €24.32 to €27.05 per hour

Public Holidays - from €32.42 to €36.06 per hour

*The current pay scale is subject to a 2% salary rate increase in 2026, aligning with the recent WRC interim agreement aimed at enhancing pay adjustments within Section 39 organizations.

• Yearly incremental salary scale (7 point scale)
• Paid inter-client mileage
• Sick pay scheme
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Excellent working conditions
• Holidays paid 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

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

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