Western Care Association Care Assistant - Ballinrobe Day Services - CE Scheme - Western Care As[...]

Western Care Association; Ballinrobe; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ballinrobe is looking for a Care Assistant to join their team. This role does not require prior experience as accredited training will be provided. Duties include supporting individuals in community inclusion, providing personal care, and engaging in various aspects of service operation. This position is a developmental opportunity for those looking to start a career in the health and social care field.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support individuals with varying needs.
• Willingness to promote safety and positive behaviour support.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff to support individuals in achieving their potential.
• Provide personal care and support as required.
• Participate in operational duties and leisure activities.

Job description

Western Care Association Care Assistant - Ballinrobe Day Services

Ref: #CES-2420607

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The Care Assistant will join an established team that will teach them how to learn from, listen to, support and enable the people we support to achieve their full potential. They will assist staff to maximise community inclusion and participation of the people we support.

The candidate will work on identified goals in line with each person’s individual plan as required and as agreed with their Line Manager.

They will provide personal care and support to persons, where required and participate in all aspects relating to the day to day operation of the service, including leisure activities, driving transport, escort duties, general cleaning and upkeep of the service. They will be taught how to promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association’s practices. Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice.

The candidate will receive support and supervision from the Community Employment Scheme Supervisor and also the Service Manager regarding the day to day work.

• Sector: human health and social work activities