Care Assistant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our services in a Day Service setting in Bray, 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 Friday.

START Day Services are based in Bray, Co. Wicklow and we engage in activities in the south Dublin and Wicklow areas. START is divided into two units; the Loft and the Den. Our client group are young male and female adults from 18 to 40 years of age.

We provide supports for people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities and deliver training in social and independent living skills through practical learning. START offers a wide range of activities from swimming, horse riding, golf, home management, money management and many more. Clients in start are encouraged to be active members of their communities through education and learning and START hosts several events throughout the year with the aim of promoting inclusivity for our clients.

At START, you will be part of a large team who are supportive, caring and professional 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

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and relevant experience.

Application Guidance

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