Social Care Assistant

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Ballymoney; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland are recruiting for Social Care Assistants to join our team in Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford. This permanent, full-time position involves working as part of a committed team to support residents and day attendees across residential and day services.

You will have the opportunity to work within a leading national organisation, with a competitive salary €35,582 - €41,057 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award or an equivalent social care qualification.
• Minimum 1 year's experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Understanding of current policy and developments in social care.
• Ability to follow care plans to meet individuals' needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Full driving licence with own car is essential.
• Garda Vetting and police clearance required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award or equivalent

BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Social Care Assistants Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for Social Care Assistants to join our team in Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford

Job Title: Social Care Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

Salary: €35,582 - €41,057 per annum

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
• Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

The required qualification may be held at application or be currently in progress. Candidates actively working towards the relevant qualification may be considered for shortlisting and interview.