Social Care Assistant, Residential Services, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

Western Care Association; Connacht; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused care organization in Connacht is seeking dedicated Social Care Assistants to support individuals in leading fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include providing personal care, advocating for individuals' rights, and contributing to care plans. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to equality and inclusion. This role offers competitive pay and several employment benefits including pension contributions and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension and Life Insurance Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving meaningful change.
• Ability to listen, understand, and advocate for individuals.
• Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in living meaningful and fulfilling lives.
• Provide personal care and practical support.
• Promote safety in line with the Association's practices.

Skills

Experience working in a person and family-centered manner

Experience working in an autism informed manner

Strong understanding of equality and inclusion

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.

Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.

Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Social Care Assistant

Cois na Roba Residential Services

Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo

Post Details

• Permanent 20.33 hours per week - Reference Number: 2025-269

Application Process

• Please apply with a current C.V.
• Closing Date: December 12th, 2025
• For further enquiries, please contact Noel Burke, Service Manager Email:

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working in a person and family-centered manner.
• Experience of working in an autism informed manner is desirable.
• Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals.
• Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs.
• Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations.
• Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses.
• Self-motivated with effective time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred.
• Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services).
• Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred.

Qualification Details

Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. However, applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable.

Other Duties Involved (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following)

• Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.
• Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements.
• Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines.
• Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver's license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Salary Scales

Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €31,904 to €44,275 per annum)

this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement.
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support.
• Bike-to-Work Scheme.
• Sick pay scheme.

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service

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