Community Support Worker / Care Assistant [Ref: CW/22/10]

Role Summary

We are currently seeking applications for the position of Community Support Worker / Care Assistant in Co. Wexford Community Workshop (Enniscorthy) CLG.

Key Duties

  • Ensuring the physical and emotional well-being, as well as the personal hygiene, of people with intellectual disabilities as assigned by the Unit Team Leader.
  • Supporting service users and residents in living in the community, choice and control, social and civic participation, personal relationships, education and personal development, etc.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of QQI (Fetac) Level 5 in Healthcare Support – Major Award or similar or currently undertaking (minimum Year 2) or hold a BA in Applied Social Studies or similar
  • Minimum of one years’ community support worker / care assistant experience
  • Full Clean Driving License (essential)

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Care Assistant HSE Consolidated Payscale (Sept 2008), Point 1 – €13.75 per hour

How to Apply

To apply, click on the link below to access our application form.

Further details are available by contacting Irena Roche on 053-9233069 or recruitment@reachability.ie.

Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on the information provided on the application form. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in each job advertisement.

Please note that applications can only be accepted by way of CWCWE / Kilcannon Industries Application Form.

Closing Date: Monday, 14th March 2022 at 5.00pm

Co. Wexford Community Workshop (Enniscorthy) CLG are equal opportunities employers.

 

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Why Work for Us?

Co. Wexford Community Workshop (Enniscorthy) CLG offer a range of benefits to staff including the following:

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Penny Bank, Christmas Savings Scheme
  • Excellent rate of pay with premium rates for Sundays, Public Holidays and waking night shifts
  • Free Garda Vetting
  • Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
  • Education Assistance
  • 24 days annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave (minimum service period applies)
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Employee discounts in our sister company
  • Group Health Insurance Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

The above list is non-exhaustive and may be subject to eligibility / conditions.