Health Care Assistant

apartmentCamphill Communities of Ireland placeKildare calendar_month31/03/2026

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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

Dunshane House, Dunshane, Brannockstown, Co. Kildare, W91 XV5T

Grangebeg, Grangebeg, County Kildare, Ireland

Callan, Callan South, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Ballybay, Cornamucklaglass, County Monaghan, Ireland

Greenacres, Sandyford, Dublin 18, County Dublin, Ireland

Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Ballymoney, Ballymoney Lower, County Wexford, Ireland

Dunshane, Dunshane, County Kildare, Ireland

Carrick-On-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland

Jerpoint, Ferrybank, Waterford, County Kilkenny, Ireland

1550941467285;-6.67541313171387;Dunshane House , Dunshane , Brannockstown , Co. Kildare , W91 XV5T
1316680908203;-6.74435377120972;Grangebeg, Grangebeg, County Kildare, IrelandTHE BRIDGE CAMPHILL COMMUNITY , Main Street , Kilcullen , Co. Kildare , R56 R744
0832099914551;-6.68495988845825;Callan, Callan South, County Kilkenny, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Grange Beg , Dunlavin , Co. Kildare , W91 P4V9
4333572387695;-7.46111917495728;Ballybay, Cornamucklaglass, County Monaghan, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITY GRANGEMOCKLER , Templemichael , Carrick-On-Suir , Co. Tipperary , E32 HR77
138614654541;-6.96706914901733;Greenacres, Sandyford, Dublin 18, County Dublin, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITY BALLYBAY , Robb Farm , Corraskea , Co. Monaghan , A75 E065
2867393493652;-6.21390008926392;Dingle, County Kerry, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Dale House , 30 Dale Road , Co. Dublin , A94 F5D8
1264038085938;-10.2329015731812;Ballymoney, Ballymoney Lower, County Wexford, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Doonshean , Dingle , Co. Kerry , V92 YA46
5049247741699;-7.38792514801025;Dunshane, Dunshane, County Kildare, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Kyle , Coolagh , Co. Kilkenny , R95 YX27
3456649780273;-7.40799522399902;Carrick-On-Suir, County Tipperary, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Cuan , Castle Street , Co. Tipperary , E32 TH26
5154113769531;-7.17392206192017;Jerpoint, Ferrybank, Waterford, County Kilkenny, IrelandCAMPHILL COMMUNITIES OF IRELAND , Jerpoint House , Jerpoint Church , Co. Kilkenny , R95 YY88

Purpose of Post:
The person appointed will be part of a day and residential support team who will work intensively with individuals to discover what will constitute a good life for the individual and to establish what supports the individual will need to achieve their goals.

In order to do this, there is a requirement that the post holder will work in partnership with the social care team and important people in the individual's life. A high degree of flexibility is required as the timing and location of the supports provided will be dictated by the individual's plan.

Duties & Responsibilities
To assist community members with support needs with all activities of daily living.
Assist community members with support needs to maximise independence.

To promote independence to the fullest, allowing the community member with support needs and provide superior person-centred care.

To work as part of a team and respect colleagues and community members with support needs at all times

To promote safe working practices in line with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must have:
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.
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.

Details of the Role:
Salary Scale: €34,200
Location: Across all CCoI Sites - Kildare, Kilkenny, Ballybay,
Grangemockler, Dublin, Kerry, Wexford and Tipperary

Duration: Permanent full time - 39 hours per week.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda vetting, relevant Police check for any country of residence of 6 months or more from the age of 18, and reference checking.

Sector:

Career Level

Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)

OR
Diploma in Nursing or Level 5 Health Care

Languages: English A1-Beginner

Desirable

Ability Skills:Communications, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills:Problem Solving, Time Management
Driving Licence:None

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