Care Assistant

Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick RegionApplications are invited for the following positions across our servicesCARE ASSISTANTWork Location:FOYNES, CO. LIMERICKPermanent and Relief contracts availablePanels will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Care Assistant 13-point scale €34,036 - €47,454 (pro-rata)Working With Brothers Of Charity IrelandWorking with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following: Competitive Rates of Pay 22 days Annual Leave Defined Benefit Pension Plan Flexible Working Hours Full Training provided Full & Part-Time Work Career Progression Sick Leave Employee Assistance ProgramsThe role of a Care AssistantCare Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Care Assistant is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Care Assistant role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integrationAll applicants are required to : Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roadsThe Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer