Social Care Assistants- Grangebeg, Dunlavin, Co. Kildare

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Social Care Assistants Grangebeg

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for Social Care Assistants to join our team.

Job Title: Social Care Assistant

Contracts available: Permanent Full time, Permanent Part time & 12month fixed term

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Part time (20 hours per week)

12 month fixed term

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Salary: €34,884- €43,193 per annum

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

· Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework – BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.

· Have 1 years’ experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.

· An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.

· An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.

· Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

· Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.

· A full driver’s licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer