Social Care Assistant — Empower People to Thrive

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with Sunday/BankHOL

Pay scales

Career progression opportunities

Work/life balance

Paid annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Death in Service Benefit

Paid mandatory training

Paid travel expenses

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) is recruiting Social Care Assistants to join our team in Kilkenny. This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with a competitive salary and opportunities to work across our residential and day services.

You will support adults with disabilities, follow care plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team. Requires QQI Level 5 and relevant experience; driving licence and access to own car are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Social Care or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience with vulnerable adults or intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of current policy and developments in social care.
• Ability to follow plans to meet ongoing needs of individuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, team minded.

Responsibilities

• Support residents and day attendees to live an ordinary life.
• Work as part of a committed team to deliver care plans.
• Adhere to safeguarding, Garda Vetting and police clearance processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Social Care

BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) is recruiting Social Care Assistants to join our team in Kilkenny. This permanent role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with a competitive salary and opportunities to work across our residential and day services.

You will support adults with disabilities, follow care plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team. Requires QQI Level 5 and relevant experience; driving licence and access to own car are essential.