Care Assistants

4 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Horizonscork Full time
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Care Assistants

Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale

Cork City/County Locations

Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight

(Day Shift and Night Shift)

Care Assistants

Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale

Cork City/County Locations

Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight

(Day Shift and Night Shift)

Horizons 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. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday.

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
  • On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland

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 LSI

Annual Leave

23 days (pro rata)

Completed applications must be returned no later than Friday 1st of August 2025.

Interviews will be held week of the 5th of August and week of the 11th of August 2025.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

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  • Employment typeFull-time
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  • IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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