Care Assistant (ID) – South Dublin

Care Assistant (ID) | South Dublin

We are seeking energetic and compassionate individuals to join our client’s team as a Care Assistant. Our client is a voluntary organisation that provide a wide range of high-quality, person-centred services to adults with intellectual disabilities across South Dublin.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will support individuals through a person-centred approach, promoting development, independence, and active participation in their local communities. Our client has both Full-time and Part-time hours are available:

• Full-time: 39 hours per week
• Part-time: 19.5 hours per week

This role suits individuals who are creative, motivated, and genuinely passionate about supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism.

The Role
As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Design and deliver person-centred supports that empower individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
• Tailor support to each person’s needs, interests, and preferences in a respectful and individualised manner.
• Facilitate access to community services, activities, and opportunities.
• Encourage social inclusion by supporting individuals to develop relationships and take on valued community roles.
• Support individuals in achieving their full potential and personal goals.
• Work collaboratively to foster a positive, supportive team environment.

This is a hands-on role where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on people’s daily lives.

Essential Criteria

• A FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Social Care, Healthcare, or a relevant discipline (all 8 modules completed).
• Knowledge of the Health Act 2007 and an understanding of HIQA regulations.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to drive as part of the role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active. listening.
• A clear understanding of person-centred practice and individualised supports.
• Flexibility to work across all areas of residential services.
• A commitment to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Two satisfactory references.
• Garda Vetting clearance.

Desirable Criteria

• A minimum of one year’s experience working in disability services.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism.

Additional Information
Please note that all offers of employment are subject to:

• A satisfactory pre-employment medical.
• Completion of required online and in house training.