SLDS Care Assistant

Closing Date

Tuesday 20th October 2026 at 12 Noon

Proposed Interview Date (s)

ASAP

Taking up Appointment

A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.

Location of Posts

Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services operates a model of community living and we currently have over 30 community group homes in areas throughout Sligo and Leitrim. This is expected to increase in line with the National Policy for Decongregation and Community Integration.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Care Assistants (Intellectual Disability Service) Sligo/Leitrim from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Tim O Sullivan

Director of Nursing

Email: tim.osullivan@hse.ie

Or

Lorna Chambers

Director of Nursing

Email: Lorna.chambers@hse.ie

Details of Service

Sligo/Leitrim Disability Services provides a wide range of health and personal social services to adults with disabilities. Services delivered through the model of health and social care include the following:

· Residential placements

· Day Services

· Respite bed nights

Reporting Relationship

Clinical Manager II/Clinical Manager I/Staff Nurse

Purpose of the Post

To assist in the provision of health and social care for adults with an intellectual disability. The Care Assistant provides direct care in line with the individual’s Person Centred Plan.