Social Care Assistant Ballymoney

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

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) invites applications for Social Care Assistants to join our team in Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford. This permanent, full-time role supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism across residential and day services.

You will work as part of a committed team, with a competitive salary (€35,582–€41,057 per annum) and access to learning opportunities within a leading national organisation.

Qualifications

• Hold a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
• Have 1 year's experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Understand current policy and developments in Social Care within disability services.
• Ability to follow plans and methods to meet ongoing needs of individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role including MS Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams).
• A full driver's licence and access to own car is essential.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

IT literacy

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.