Social Care Assistant

Full Irish Driver's License Required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Social Care Assistant, Lotus Care Children's Respite and Residential Service's

Status: Permanent, Full Time Contract

Location: Apple Hill, Athlone

Reporting to: Person in Charge

The Company

Lotus Care Services are a new company providing respite and residential care settings for people with disabilities. Our aim is to support and provide the best quality care for our service users and in that scope we will provide the best working environments for our staff to learn, develop and expand their careers.

WHY APPLY FOR CARE ASSISTANT JOBS WITH US?

In return for working as a Social Care assistant, our Athlone-based jobs will provide you with:

A competitive salary, permanent position, full induction training and free Garda vetting.

A flexible schedule that you can arrange to suit your lifestyle.

Full-time support from a friendly and respectful Manager with back up from our Director of Disability Services and Director of Services, who are there to help and support you.

Free ongoing and paid to attend training which we make enjoyable for all.

Carer of the Month reward scheme.

Pay of €13-€16 per hour.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CARE ASSISTANT JOB APPLICANTS

If you would like to make a real difference to someone's life and you are interested in applying for one of our home healthcare assistant jobs, you are required to meet the following criteria:

Cheerful, caring, positive and dependable personality.

Prior Experience in providing home care.

Have FETAC 5, (or an equivalent qualification in) healthcare.

You'll pass our Garda vetting.

Suitable character references.

Fluent English Speaker.

Drivers licence required. (Full Irish Drivers License)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €13.00-€15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Apple Hill Athlone, Co West Meath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (required)
• Full Irish Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person