Care Assistant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our services in a Residential setting in Arklow, County Wicklow. As a Care Assistant, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their residential service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Sunday. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.

Vale Lodge is a residential service that provides support to 3 adults requiring a high level of assistance. It is a lovely place to work as the Residents have varied interests and a great sense of humour while the team are very kind and look out for each other.

Both Day Shifts and Night Shifts are available, and you will be working in a supportive culture and joining a team with a strong blend of experience, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

· To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals

· To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy

· To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities

· To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care

· To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements: Applicants must hold a minimum of MajorQQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)

Applicants must have:

· A passion for promoting and empowering those you support

· A team player wiling to lone work as well as working as part of a team

· A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation

· Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car

· Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable

· A legal right to work in Ireland

Application Guidance

We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.