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Home Support Assistant/PA Kilkelly-Swinford Area, Co. Mayo, Mayo
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Location:
Mayo, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo.
Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community.
Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives.
Social Work Department
Kilkelly - Swinford Area, Co. Mayo
* Permanent posts x 2 - 16 hours per week each
* Reference 2025-019 & 020
* Closing Date January 26th, 2025
Job Brief
The successful applicant will be required to support individuals to live independently. Support will be required in the areas of home management, shopping and supporting their health plan.
You will work with the individual to coordinate their own supports and will advocate on behalf of them with regard to their needs and priorities. You will also work closely with the Home Support Manager to ensure best possible outcomes for the individual.
* Please apply by current C.V.
* Further enquiries available from Aoife Gannon, Service Manager Tel: 087-3659010 or Email: [emailprotected]
Candidate Requirements
* Have excellent communication skills & clear understanding of delivering high quality services
* Experience of working with people in a caring role is desirable
* The ability to work on own initiative & build relationships
* Full driver's license and use of a car is necessary
* Self-motivated and able to manage their time effectively
* Applicants would benefit from being informed around HIQA
* Experience working in an Autism Informed Manner is desirable
* Ability to implement a schedule for a person with Autism
* An understanding and appreciation of equality and life quality for all people
No minimum qualifications required for Social Care Assistant positions.
Other duties involved (duties include but are not limited to the following):
* Contribute to and participate in the local service planning process and the creative development and ongoing changing needs of the service.
* Ensure a safe place of work, incorporating Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety requirement.
* To promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association's practices.
* Use positive approaches to support people in line with Organisational practice.
Other Requirements
* All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting & Reference checks.
* All applicants from Countries outside the E.U. will be required to provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Republic of Ireland. This must be submitted along with Application.
* All applicants will be required to access Overseas Police Clearance if they have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland more than 6 months since the age of 18 years.
* Pension and Life Insurance Scheme.
* Annual leave in excess of statutory entitlement.
* Premium payments on anti-social hours.
* Dedicated learning and development plus opportunity for advancement.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Staff initiatives e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, Bike-to-Work Scheme.
Salary Scale
- this is based on full-time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week.
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to this post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
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