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Care Assistant (Fixed Term - 32.5 hours)

Location: Kildare

Salary range: €26,432 per annum (€15.64 per hour)

Experience: At least 1 years’ experience working as a carer or in a similar role / Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Social Science/Care Skills/Healthcare Support or equivalent qualification

Closing date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025

Description:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas. 

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit a Care Assistant to join our Children and Family team in Kildare Day Care Centre. Co. Kildare. The post holder will have responsibility to develop and deliver a programme of activities for clients in the centre on a daily basis, providing for the personal, physical, emotional and social development of the individual. The post holder also delivers personal care to clients and works closely with management to ensure that the needs of our clients are being catered for on a daily basis. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Social Care/Social Science/Care Skills/Healthcare Support or equivalent qualification is essential
• Understanding of health and safety requirements when working in this environment
• At least 1 years’ experience working as a carer or in a similar role is essential
  
• Experience of working with the elderly or this age group in general
  
• Experience of planning and/or delivering a programme of activities, providing for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the individual
• Empathy towards the welfare and wellbeing of the more isolated and older members of our community
• Experience caring for people with mobility needs.
• Excellent skills as a Carer
  
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
  
• Patient and collaborative nature

Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Kildare Day Care Centre JD - CARE ASSISTANT- Nov 2024.pdf

​If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.

Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

​PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this ​position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.

​SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer