Care Assistant

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region

Applications are invited for the following position:

CARE ASSISTANT

Permanent Full Time Contract

Monday to Friday (Days)

Location: Integrated Services, Bawnmore, Limerick

Care Assistant 13-point scale €32,699 - €45,984 (pro-rata)

Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland

Working 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 Programs

The role of a Care Assistant

Care 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 integration

All 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 roads

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer