Social Care Worker Support Worker ASKKL7

Health Service Executive; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Ireland is seeking a Social Care Worker 3029 for permanent wholetime support to adults in Callan, Kilkenny. The position requires a QQI Level 7 in Social Care/Healthcare or equivalent, and involves flexibility with early mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekend work.

Applicants must be resident and approved for work in Southern Ireland, have excellent English, and demonstrate teamwork and a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold QQI Level 7 or higher in Social Care/Healthcare or equivalent.
• Willing to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
• Excellent spoken and written English; good interpersonal skills.
• Garda vetting will apply; resident/work eligibility for Southern Ireland.
• Full driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of services to adults to live satisfying, fulfilling lives.
• Support individuals with intellectual disability; assist with wheelchairs and equipment as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Person-centered approach

English proficiency

Education

QQI Level 7 in Social Care/Healthcare

Job description

This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.

Reference

ASKKL7

Category

Health and Social Care Professionals

Grade

Social Care Worker 3029

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Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Kilkenny

Location

Callan

Recruiter

L'Arche Ireland

Contract type

• Permanent Wholetime

Post specific related information

The successful candidate will be committed to providing the highest standard of services in support of adults to live satisfying, fulfilling and interesting lives. This position will require some flexibility including early mornings, evenings, sleepovers and weekend work. the sucessful applicant will hold a QQI Level 7 or higher certificate in Social Care/Healthcare or equivalent. Be willing to take part in the community and embrace the model & ethos of L'Arche. Be person centered in approach and attitude. Have a good standard of oral and written English. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills. Experienced working with individuals with an intellectual disability - working with wheelchairs and other assistive equipment would be an advantage. A full driving license is highly desirable. Note: Only individuals currently resident and approved for work in Southern Ireland can be considered for this position. Garda vetting for this position will apply.

Closing date

30/10/2026 16:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Application details

Mairead Boland Brabazon Community Leader [e-mail] 056 7725628 or Debbie Paget Administrator 056 7755494.

Informal enquiries

Debbie Paget Administrator [e-mail] 056 77 55494

External link

www.larche.ie