Care Assistant Night Duty

About St. Aidan's Services

St. Aidan's Services is dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred, and safe support to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization emphasizes the significance of both professional and personal values to transition from good service delivery to excellence, embedding quality into every aspect of operations.

Role Overview: Care Assistant - Night Duty

We are recruiting proactive and compassionate individuals to join our newly developed residential services team. This full-time role focuses on providing individualized, respectful, and empowering care that promotes the rights, dignity, wellbeing, and independence of the people we assist. The service supports individuals in leading meaningful, self-directed lives within their homes and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centered and tailored support aligned with individual needs.
• Upholding rights and advocating for those supported.
• Participating in person-centered planning and ensuring outcome-focused care.
• Fostering community inclusion and participation.
• Promoting health, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles.
• Implementing positive behavior support strategies.
• Ensuring safeguarding and protection of individuals.
• Maintaining accurate communication, documentation, and collaborating effectively with the team.
• Engaging in continuous professional development and best practice adherence.
• Adhering to all health and safety protocols.
• Handling additional duties as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support, Health Service Skills, Community Care, Nursing Studies, Social Care, or another relevant field.
• At least six months of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• A valid, full, clean driving license and willingness to drive.
• Availability primarily for night shifts, with flexibility for day and evening shifts as required.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Maintaining strict confidentiality and accountability.
• Demonstrating resilience and empathy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
• Adaptability in work duties and scheduling.
• Respecting the privacy and dignity of those supported.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive pay including premium rates for Sundays, public holidays, and night duty.
• Free Garda Vetting process.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development training.
• Generous pro-rata annual leave entitlement.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Sick leave compensation.
• Opportunities to advance your career within the organization.
• Employee discounts at St. Aidan's Garden Centre.
• Note: This benefits list is illustrative and subject to eligibility and conditions.

Recruitment Process

• Applications will be shortlisted based on submitted CV and application details.
• A selection panel may be formed to fill additional vacancies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. Aidan's Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.