Caretaker Operative

Post Details

• Specific Purpose Contract 39 hours per week
• Reference Number 2025-247

Application Process

• Please apply with a current C.V.
• Closing Date - November 13th, 2025
• For further enquiries, please contact: Helen Gibbons, Facilities Co-Ordinator Tel: 087-1011070

Additional Information

Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation.

Job Brief

The Caretaker General Operative will assist the Facilities Department in maintaining a clean, safe and well-functioning environment across Western Care Association’s premises. The role includes general operational support duties, ensuring buildings are maintained to high standards in line with health & safety and regulatory requirements providing a functional environment for staff, people supported and visitors.

Salary Scales

Pay Scale Range €29,637 to €36,690 per annum

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

Mandatory Requirements

• Full driver’s license is essential.
• All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks.
• Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application.
• Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 18 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales
• Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement
• Flexible working arrangements where feasible
• Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters
• Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support
• Bike-to-Work Scheme
• Sick pay scheme

Health

Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service