Healthcare Assistants - Kerry Social Farming Alternative Respite Programme

SOUTH KERRY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP CLG

Wishes to recruit

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS FOR KERRY SOCIAL FARMING ALTERNATIVE RESPITE PROGRAMME

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is seeking to recruit two Healthcare Assistants to support the delivery of the Kerry Social Farming Alternative Respite Programme. A panel may be formed from this recruitment process to fill future Healthcare Assistant vacancies.

The Kerry Social Farming Alternative Respite Programme will provide structured day and evening activities for people with disabilities across the county. The programme will focus on social inclusion, community participation and agricultural-based engagement, offering meaningful respite opportunities for participants and their families.

Activities will take place in a range of community settings, including farms, local venues and outdoor locations, promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and social connection through engaging, community-based experiences.

Healthcare Assistants will play a key role in supporting participants to take part in these activities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and active participation within a person-centred and inclusive environment. Working closely with the Programme Leader, they will help deliver high-quality support that enables participants to engage fully and confidently in all aspects of the programme.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working with people with disabilities or in a care/support role

• A relevant qualification such as Healthcare Support, Social Care or equivalent experience

• Understanding of person-centred care and disability support needs

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team

• Commitment to inclusion, dignity and participant wellbeing

• Basic IT and record-keeping skills

• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport

DESIRABLE:

• Knowledge or interest in agriculture, outdoor activities or community programmes

• Familiarity with New Directions or similar policy frameworks

The positions are part-time (30 hours per week) and will be based at one of the SKDP Offices in Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Killarney

or Kenmare with a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.

Salary scale for the position is €26,423 per annum for a 30 hour week.

To apply, please click the APPLY NOW button to complete the Application Form which may be downloaded from the official website.

Only typed applications received by email and on the official application form will be accepted – CV’s will not be considered.

Closing Date: Not later than 5pm on Friday, 26th June 2026

South Kerry Development Partnership CLG is an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from any individuals with the relevant skills and abilities to help make its diverse workforce more effective.