Social Care Assistant Full time and Part time

Camphill Communities of Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Work/life balance

Paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Camphill Communities of Ireland in Kilkenny invites applications for Social Care Assistants. Permanent roles, available as full-time and part-time positions.

You will join a committed team across residential and day services, supporting adults with disabilities toward independent, dignified lives. The organisation offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and learning within a leading national charity.

Qualifications

• Hold a QQI Level 5 Major Award or BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent.
• Have 1 year experience working with vulnerable adults or those 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; IT proficiency including MS Office and SharePoint.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Commitment to learning

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award

BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

Social Care Assistants Co. Kilkenny

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.

Job Title:

Social Care Assistant

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Fulltime and Part time positions available

Salary:

€34,884- €43,193 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

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums
• Pay scales
• Career progression opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Paid annual leave
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assist Programme offering advice and counselling
• Death in Service Benefit
• Paid mandatory training
• Paid travel expenses