Social Care Assistant (L)

Lotus Care Services; Leinster; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a Social Care Assistant for their High Support Day Service Centre. This full-time, permanent role offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and ongoing professional training. Successful candidates will contribute positively to the lives of individuals with disabilities while receiving comprehensive support from management.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Full, clean Irish driver's license required.
• Prior experience in providing home care is essential.
• Suitable character references are a must.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide quality care for service users in a high support setting.
• Assist with daily living activities and promote independence.

Skills

Caring personality

Dependability

Positivity

Education

FETAC Level 5

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Social Care Assistant, in a High Support Day Service Centre

Status: Permanent, Full Time Contract

Reporting to: Person in Charge

Company: Lotus Care Services

Lotus Care Services is a new company providing respite and residential care settings for people with disabilities. Our goal is to support and provide the best quality care for our service users, while creating a positive working environment for our staff to learn, develop, and expand their careers.

Why apply for care assistant jobs with us?

• A competitive salary, permanent position, full induction training, and free Garda vetting.
• A flexible schedule that you can arrange to suit your lifestyle.
• Full support from a friendly and respectful manager, with backup from our Directors of Disability Services and Services, who are there to help and support you.
• Free ongoing and paid training, designed to be enjoyable for all.

Requirements for care assistant applicants

If you want to make a real difference in someone's life and are interested in applying for our home healthcare assistant positions, you must meet the following criteria:

• Full, clean Irish driver's license.
• A cheerful, caring, positive, and dependable personality.
• Prior experience in providing home care.
• FETAC Level 5 (or an equivalent healthcare qualification).
• You will pass our Garda vetting.
• Suitable character references.

Job types: Full-time, Permanent

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Co. Offaly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)