At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.

Social Care Assistant Vacancies

Residential Service, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo

• Permanent 21 hours per week
• Reference 2024-068B
• Further information available from Lisa Gallagher Service Manager Tel: 087-1173252 or lgallagher@westerncare.com

Braid View Residential Service, Foxford, Co. Mayo

• Permanent 15.45 hours per week
• Reference 2024-185
• Further information available from Ciara Dwyer, Service Manager Tel: 087- 4347213

Application Details

• Please apply by current C.V.
• Closing Date September 27th, 2024

Job Brief
These roles involve supporting people with autism and other disabilities living in their own homes to enjoy a full and meaningful life and reach their potential in all areas of their life, including employment, developing interests of their own, connections to their community in ways that are important to them, having friends and fulfilling meaningful roles.


Qualification Details
No minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positions


Candidate Requirements

• Ability to build links within a community and workplace
• Successful candidate will have experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs.
• High level of fitness and interest in outdoor pursuits / activities desirable
• A genuine understanding and interest in working alongside people in effecting positive opportunities and change in their lives in a meaningful way
• The ability to listen, to see and respectfully advocate for and on behalf of the individual with regard to their needs, preferences, rights and dreams.
• Have excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of team work with motivation to deliver high quality facilitation, working alongside individuals, their families and other disciplines
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Creative in problem solving
• Highly motivated
• A strong belief in people's rights, inclusion and equality

Other duties involved - (duties included but are not limited to the following)

• Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
• Provide personal care and support to people we support, where required.
• Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
• To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
• Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice.

Other Requirements

• Full driver's license is essential
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks
• All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application
• All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years

Salary Scales
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)

• this is based on full-time working hours i.e.39 hours per week

Employment Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
• Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement
• Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters
• Dedicated learning and development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sick pay scheme

Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service


full job description available by emailing hr@westerncare.com