Care Assistant
Care Assistants
Cork City Locations
Shift Work position
Cope Foundation is looking to recruit Full Time 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 Cope Foundation 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)
- 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
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
- Sick Pay Scheme
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Pension
- Training and Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
Remuneration:
Salary Scale (pro rata)
€31,880, €32,999, €34,521, €35,026, €35,844, €37,434, €39,142, €39,737, €41,220, €42,239, €43,233, €44,248, €45,034 LSI
Completed applications must be returned no later than Wednesday 14th August 2024. Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.
Visit our website at www.cope-foundation.ie
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