Healthcare Assistant - Community Housing (County)
We are looking for compassionate and motivated people who are ready to make a difference. If you have a background in social care or simply a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!
If you want to make a real impact on the lives of others join Galway Simon Community where we work towards eliminating homelessness through advocacy, education and campaigning in line with our values of compassion, community and collaboration.
Contract Details Permanent Contract, 37 hours per week over 7 days
Location Galway Simon Community Residential and Community Support Services
Salary HSE Health Care Assistant 01/03/23 salary scale €31,723 - €40,738 (pro rata)
Benefits
- Death in Service – 2x basic salary
- Sundays: Time and a Half
- Flu Vaccinations at Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Public Holidays: Double Time
Job Summary
Health Care Assistants work across our housing service, and community support services. Working alongside our Housing Support Officers, delivering practical and emotional supports to clients as part of their overall support plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Clients - Support clients from all backgrounds and experiences, in a calm, effective, trauma informed manner to maximise their health, self-care, education, community engagement, home management skills, and their overall well-being with the goal of independent living.
- Compliance - Stay compliant with all organisation policies, stay up to date on mandatory training, participate in routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning in line with health and safety standards.
- Service Delivery - Systematically log and record all interventions with and behalf of clients on relevant systems, work in an organised and efficient manner with clear communication within the team to deliver high-quality professional service.
- General - Willingness to adapt as needed to support client and service needs.
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Requirements
- Qualification – FETAC Level 5 in Care or relevant discipline
- Experience - 1-year relevant experience in a similar role in a care setting
- Driving - Valid, full driver’s licence; access to own vehicle and ability to obtain insurance for business use (cost covered by organisation)
- Distinct Advantage - Knowledge/Experience of homeless sector, Trauma Informed Approach
Closing date 13th January 2025
Galway Simon Community is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
- Role
- Community Housing Service
- Role
- Health Care Assistant
- Locations
- Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
Healthcare Assistant - Community Housing (County)
We are looking for compassionate and motivated people who are ready to make a difference. If you have a background in social care or simply a passion for helping others, we want to hear from you!
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