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Social Care Assistant, Callan, Co Kilkenny

Camphill Communities of IrelandCallan, County Kilkenny, Ireland
€35.6k–44.1k · statedOn-site · Waterford

Skills

  • QQI LEVEL 5 MAJOR AWARD
  • BA IN SOCIAL CARE STUDIES
  • COMMUNITY/HEALTH OR SOCIAL CARE QUALIFICATION
  • EXPERIENCE WITH VULNERABLE ADULTS
  • EXPERIENCE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
  • KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL CARE POLICY
  • CARE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
  • INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
  • COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • IT SKILLS
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE
  • EXCEL

About the role

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Social Care Assistant Callan

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Assistant to join our team in Callan .

Job Title: Social Care Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part - time (30 hours per week)

Salary: €35,582- €44,057 per annum

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

  • Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Heath or Social Care.
  • Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
  • An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
  • An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
  • Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
  • A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

The required qualification may be held at application or be currently in progress. Candidates actively working towards the relevant qualification may be considered for shortlisting and interview.

Closing date: 02/11/2026
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