Care Assistant

Individualised Support Staff

Part Time Hours

Flexibility Required over evenings and weekends

Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale

Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025.

€34,036, €35,177, €36,730, €37,245, €38,079, €39,701, €41,443, €42,050, €43,563, €44,695 €45,617, €46,652, €47,454 LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

The Role

An exciting opportunity awaits for an individual to provide support in Cork City. A lady currently being supported to live in her own home through an individualised budget is looking to extend her support team. Proficiency in assisting the individual in exploring personal interests within her community and fostering independence is essential.

This engaging position involves one-on-one collaboration with the lady in partnership with her family while offering some degree of flexibility.

Horizons is currently partnering with this lady to recruit and extend her team. The successful applicant will be supporting this lady within her own home, as part of a team and in partnership with her and her natural support network.

The following are essential requirements for the position:

• A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award)
• Relevant experience in individualised ways of working, through a rights-based lens.
• Experience of supporting a person with an intellectual disability and sensory impairment.
• Ability to discover the individual’s abilities and interests in order to support her develop and sustain positive social valued roles within her community.
• Ability to offer supports in a creative, innovative, flexible and person-centred way.
• Support the creation of new opportunities with this lady through an ongoing discovery process.
• To have excellent interpersonal, listening, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to partner and liaise effectively with others.
• A willingness to be flexible with working hours, based on the lady’s support requirements.
• The support requirements will include all activities of daily and domestic support within her home.
• Full clean drivers licence and own car.
• On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland.

What your role will look like:

• Supporting a lady within her home with all activities of daily living.
• Supporting this lady with social outings and life activities.
• Motivated to enhance her quality of life.
• Working in partnership with her and family.

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives

Informal enquiries can be made to Molly O Keeffe, on 086 036 3251.

Completed application forms must be returned no later than Tuesday 10th March 2026.

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

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.