Care Assistants, Day Services, Training Centres, & Community Hubs

Care Assistants

Day services - Training Centres, Day Services & Community Hubs

Aligned to the Care Assistant (Disability Services) salary scale

Hours: 39 hour working week

Salary: The 13-point salary scale for the post as of 01/06/2026.

€34,881, €36,034, €37,602, €38,122, €38,965, €40,603, €42,362, €42,976, €44,504, €45,647, €46,578, €47,624, €48,434 LSI

Pease note that successful candidates will commence on point 1 of the Care Assistant scale unless they have previous service directly with the HSE or a Section 38 agency in which case relevant service may be considered for salary placement.

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.

This role will be based in either Horizons Training Centres, Day Services or Community Day Hubs.

As part of this role you will be supporting in the transitioning of the people we support, from a training centre environment to their day service/ community hub.

In line with the UNCRPD and New Directions, Horizons strives to support people realise their full potential with a focus on three main pillars: Personal Development, Active Participation & Citizenship. We work in partnership with the individual and their natural supports to co-create opportunities to learn, participate and be an active citizen with a socially valued role. Cope foundation is committed to empowering an individual in line with the ADMA to reach their full potential in living the life of their choosing.

This shift pattern for this role will generally be Monday to Friday however flexibility with will be required in line with service delivery.

Successful candidates for these positions will:

• Hold a relevant qualification: minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed as per QQI requirements).
• Have a general understanding of current legislation (New Directions, ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Hold valid work permission and eligibility to work and reside in Ireland at the time of application.
• Have excellent communication and listening skills.
• Be able to demonstrate previous engagement within community-based settings.
• Possess initiative, flexibility & good organisational skills.
• Have excellent team working skills.
• Gave good IT Skills.
• Hold a full clean driver’s licence (desirable).

What we offer:

• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• A supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Informal enquiries may be made to Paul Sherlock, Regional Manager on 086 417 8396.

Completed application forms must be returned by Monday 28th September 2026.

Note: We recommend completing the application on a PC or laptop to ensure full visibility of the form.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application. The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

Visit our website at www.horizonscork.ie