Care Assistants

Job title:

Care Assistants

Company:

Horizons

Job description

Care AssistantsAligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scaleCork City LocationsShift Work position – 78 hour fortnight(Day Shift and Night Shift)Part Time position – Afternoon / Evening across 7 DaysHorizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing.The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations, as part of a team or in new community-based settings.The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.Essential Criteria for Applicants:

• A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award in the area of Care/Intellectual Disability)is essential.
• Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD)
• Excellent team working skills
• Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post
• A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable
• IT Skills and experience in report writing

Desirable Criteria for Applicants:

• Experience of supporting people with intellectual disability and/or autism
• A full clean driving license is desirable

What we offer:

• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives
• Premium Payments
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme

Remuneration:
Salary Scale (pro rata)
€32,699, €33,829, €35,366, €35,876, €36,702, €38,308, €40,033, €40,634, €42,132 €43,252, €44,165, €45,190, €45,984 LSIAnnual Leave23 days (pro rata)Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 17th June 2025.For any informal enquiries please email recruit@horizonscork.ieApplicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.Visit our website at

Expected salary

Location

Cork

Job date

Sat, 17 May 2025 22:20:47 GMT

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