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Health Care Assistant

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    Camphill Communities of Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2435030
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    Multiple Locations
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    No of positions: 50
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    34200.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 20 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 20 Mar 2026

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.


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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 
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.
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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