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- Permanent 30 hours per week - Reference Number 2025-002/003
- Further information can be obtained from Heather Melia, Service Manager at 087-1990738
- Please submit your current C.V.
- Embracing a person-centred approach to service delivery, prioritizing each individual's needs and preferences
- Experience working with individuals with complex medical needs and challenging behaviors is essential
- Providing high-quality, safe services tailored to each person's assessed needs
- Understanding and promoting equality and quality of life for all individuals
- Building strong relationships with service users, families, advocates, and the wider community
- Familiarity with New Directions principles
- Experience working in a person-centered manner
- A genuine passion for upholding the ethos of our services
- Ability to problem-solve and think creatively when responding to individual needs
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and respond to individual requirements
- Contributing to local service planning and development, ensuring the evolving needs of the service are met
- Providing personal care and support to service users as needed
- Maintaining a safe work environment, adhering to Western Care Association's Dignity at Work Policy and Health & Safety guidelines
- Ensuring safety protocols are in place across all environments, aligning with organizational practices
- Employing positive approaches to support individuals with challenging behavior, consistent with organizational standards
- A full driver's license is mandatory
- All applicants will undergo Irish Garda Vetting and reference checks
- Applicants from outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in Ireland, submitting it alongside their application
- Applicants from countries outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland who have resided there for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years will need to obtain Overseas Police Clearance
- Competitive salary
- Pension and Life Insurance Scheme
- Annual leave exceeding statutory entitlement
- Premiums including anti-social payments for residential rosters
- Dedicated learning and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Staff initiatives such as Employee Assistance Programme and Bike-to-Work Scheme
- Sick pay scheme
Social Care Assistants Bright Horizons Day Service, Bohola, Co. Mayo - Connacht - Western Care Association

Description
At Western Care, our mission is to provide the most appropriate care in the most suitable setting for the individuals we support. We are currently looking to expand our team across County Mayo and invite enthusiastic professionals to join us.
We are a progressive organization dedicated to delivering exceptional results for our community.
Our core values revolve around empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.
Social Care Assistants
Bright Horizons Day Service, Bohola, Co. Mayo
Application Details
Job Brief
The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in delivering our vision by supporting individuals to gain valued social roles and participate in meaningful creative activities. They will work closely with service users to develop individual plans and advocate on their behalf.
Candidate Requirements
Other Duties Involved
(Duties may include but are not limited to the following)
Qualification Details
No minimum qualification required for Social Care Assistant positions.
Other Requirements
Employment Benefits
Salary Scale
Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €30,288 - €42,034 per annum)
This is based on full-time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week.
Health
Applicants must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties associated with this post and possess a state of health indicating a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.