Social Care Assistant, Residential Services, Ballina, Co. Mayo
Ballina, New South Wales, Australia · Full Time
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- Salary
- EUR 32,542 – EUR 45,161 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Not specified
- Eligibility
- People who can demonstrate the required personal qualities, experience and compliance checks may apply. Applicants from outside the EU must provide valid work authorisation for the Republic of Ireland, and those who have lived outside Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since age 1…
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Job description
Overview
Western Care Association works to provide the right support, in the right setting, for the people it serves. The organisation is expanding its team across County Mayo and is currently seeking a Social Care Assistant for residential services in Ballina.
This is a role within a progressive service focused on helping people live the lives they choose.
Role details
- Contract type: specific purpose.
- Weekly hours: 29.83 hours, plus sleep-in duties.
- Reference number: 2026-158.
About the role
The successful candidate will help individuals lead meaningful, fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive and respectful environment. You will work closely with individuals, their families and multidisciplinary teams to support independence, equality and personal goal achievement. The role also includes advocacy, supporting individual preferences and rights, and contributing to the creation and delivery of Individual Plans.
Key duties
- Take part in local service planning and help shape services to meet changing needs.
- Provide personal care and practical day-to-day support where required.
- Maintain a safe, dignified workplace and follow health, safety and dignity-at-work standards.
- Promote safe practice across all environments in line with organisational guidance.
- Use positive, proactive approaches when supporting people with challenging behaviour, in line with policy and best practice.
What the employer is looking for
Applicants should be committed to helping people achieve positive outcomes and meaningful change. Experience of working in a person- and family-centred way is important, as is a strong appreciation of equality, inclusion and quality of life. The ideal candidate will be able to listen carefully, advocate respectfully, collaborate well with others and bring energy, flexibility and a solutions-focused mindset.
Experience supporting people with high or complex needs is desirable, along with leadership or supervisory experience, involvement in service improvement, awareness of budgeting and financial accountability, and familiarity with IT systems. Knowledge of New Directions standards is useful, and understanding of HIQA standards and regulations is preferred.
Qualifications and experience
Formal qualifications are not required for this position. However, candidates must show the personal qualities needed for the role, including compassion, reliability, patience and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable.
Other requirements
- A full driving licence is essential.
- All applicants will need to complete Irish Garda vetting and reference checks.
- Applicants from outside the EU must include valid permission to work in the Republic of Ireland with their application.
- Anyone who has lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 must provide overseas police clearance.
Pay
The salary scale for this position is €32,542 to €45,161 per annum, with an hourly rate from €15.99 to €22.19 based on a 39-hour full-time working week.
Benefits
- Pay aligned with Department of Health consolidated scales.
- Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters.
- Pension and life insurance scheme.
- Annual leave that may exceed statutory minimums.
- Training and career progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
- Structured induction programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme with counselling support.
- Bike-to-Work scheme.
- Sick pay scheme.
Application information
Applicants should submit a current CV. The closing date is 20 July 2026. For enquiries, contact Aine Coultry, Service Manager, on 087-7203349.
Additional information
A panel may be created from this competition to fill similar roles within the organisation.
Health requirement
Candidates must be fully capable of carrying out the duties of the role and be in good health with a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service.
Further information
A full job description is available by emailing hr@westerncare.com.