Social Care Assistants Residential Service, Ballina, Co. Mayo Ref ...

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Social Care Assistants (8 Positions)

Ballina, Co. Mayo (Service Area 6)

o Permanent positions with hours ranging from 29.33 to 19.33 hours per week

o Reference Number 2024-078

Application Detail

• Further information is available by contacting Garry Moogan Area Manager Tel:
• Please apply using current C.V.
• Closing Date - May 6 th , 2024

Job Brief

The role will involve supporting person with autism and associated needs. The successful applicants will be required to deliver on the vision for people they are supporting. You will work directly with the person, supporting them to gain valued social roles in their lives and participate in meaningful creative activities through developing appropriate supports. You will also advocate on behalf of the individuals with regard to their individual needs and preferences and support the development of Individual Plans.

Qualification Details

No minimum level required for Social Care Assistant positions

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working in a person and family centered manner
• An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
• Experience in the area of facilitating and supporting people who have high and/or complex needs
• 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.
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm to stay true to the ethos of the services
• Ability to problem-solve and be creative around service responses
• Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively
• 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
• Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations is essential
• Flexibility will be required from time to time to respond to service demands
• Good knowledge of IT skills is preferred

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 Scale

Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range EUR27,990 - EUR38,844 per annum)

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

Employment Benefits

o Competitive salary

o Pension and Life Insurance Scheme 

o Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement

o Premiums including anti-social payments on residential rosters

o Dedicated learning and development

o Flexible working opportunities 

o Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme

o Sick pay scheme

Further information available by emailing