Care Assistant

Home Support/Self Directed Living

Care Assistant

Part Time 104 hours

Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow

Ref: SDL.No-WH01.291124

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our services in a Day Service setting provided from their own home in Kilcoole. As Care Assistant you will be involved in supporting the client to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their day service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Friday Hours will be 11.00am-3.30pm or 11.00am - 5.30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

· To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our Clients appropriate to their wishes and goals

· To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy

· To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities

· To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care

· To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements:

Applicants must hold a minimum of QQI level 5 in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)

Applicants must have:

· A passion for promoting and empowering those you support

· A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team

· A knowledge of the New Directions regulations/standards and relevant legislation

· Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car

· Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable

Salary Scale:

Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

To Apply: E-mail your CV and cover letter referencing the job ref. to careers@sunbeam.ie

For further information please check out our website http://sunbeam.ie/careers

Short listing of candidates will apply.

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 12th December 2024

Sunbeam House Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.12-€22.67 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Care Assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 Healthcare Qualification (All 8 Modules essential) (required)
• Full driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/12/2024
Reference ID: SDL.No-WH01.291124