At Western Care we aim to provide the most appropriate care, in the most appropriate setting for the people we support. And right now, we are looking to grow and support our team across County Mayo. Why not be part of a progressive team, that's delivering for its community. Western Care - Supporting People To Live Their Lives. Social Care Assistant Residential Service Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo Contract 17 hours per week (68 hours per month + 6 sleep in's) Reference Number: 2026-103 Application Process Please apply with a current C.V. Closing Date: April 26 th , 2026 For further enquiries, please contact: Ellen Sanders, Service Manager Tel: or Email: Additional Information Please note that panels may be formed from this competition to fill similar posts within the organisation. Job Brief We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans. Candidate Requirements Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives. Experience working in a person and family-centered manner. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations. Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service. Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses. Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives. Self-motivated with effective time-management skills. Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings. Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services). Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred. Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required. Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred. Qualification Details Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. However, applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable. Other Duties Involved (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following) Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service. Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required. Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements. Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines. Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice. Other Requirements Full driver's license is essential. All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks. Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application. Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance. Salary Scales Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum) - this is based on full time working hours i.e.39 hours per week Employment Benefits Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters. Pension and Life Insurance Scheme. Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement. Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression Flexible working arrangements where feasible. Comprehensive Induction process. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support. Bike-to-Work Scheme. Sick pay scheme. Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.
Location Ballina, Co. Mayo Job Title Social Care Assistant – Hillview Respite Service Post Details Contract (maternity leave) 29.6 hours per week + sleep in's (7 over 3 weeks) Job Brief We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans. Candidate Requirements Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives. Experience working in a person and family-centered manner. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations. Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service. Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses. Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives. Self-motivated with effective time-management skills. Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings. Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services). Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred. Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required. Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred. Qualification Details Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. Applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities such as compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable. Other Duties Involved Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service. Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required. Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements. Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines. Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice. Other Requirements Full driver’s licence is essential. All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and reference checks. Applicants from countries outside the EU must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide overseas police clearance. Salary Scales Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum) – based on full-time working hours of 39 hours per week. Employment Benefits Competitive salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales. Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters. Pension and life insurance scheme. Generous annual leave often exceeding statutory entitlement. Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression. Flexible working arrangements where feasible. Comprehensive induction process. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support. Bike-to-Work Scheme. Sick pay scheme. Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Social Care Assistant Residential Service Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo Contract 17 hours per week (68 hours per month + 6 sleep in's) Reference Number: 2026-103 Closing Date: April 26th, 2026 Application Process Please apply with a current C.V. For further enquiries, please contact: Ellen Sanders, Service Manager Tel: 087-1651485 or Email: esanders@westerncare.com Job Brief We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals' needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans. Candidate Requirements Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives. Experience working in a person and family-centered manner. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations. Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service. Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses. Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives. Self-motivated with effective time-management skills. Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings. Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services). Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred. Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required. Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred. Qualification Details Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. However, applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable. Other Duties Involved (Duties include, but are not limited to, the following) Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service. Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required. Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements. Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines. Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice. Other Requirements Full driver's license is essential. All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks. Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorization to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application. Applicants who have lived outside of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance. Salary Scales Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum) This is based on full time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week Employment Benefits Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales Premium payments, including anti-social hours payments on residential rosters. Pension and Life Insurance Scheme. Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement. Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression Flexible working arrangements where feasible. Comprehensive Induction process. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support. Bike-to-Work Scheme. Sick pay scheme. Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A community support organization in Ballina is seeking a dedicated Social Care Assistant for their Hillview Respite Service. The role involves supporting individuals to lead meaningful lives by promoting independence and inclusion. Responsibilities include personal care, active participation in service planning, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality. Competitive salary ranging from €32,542 to €45,161 per annum based on qualifications and experience, with additional benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A dedicated social services organization in Claremorris is seeking Social Care Assistants to support individuals in leading fulfilling lives. This role involves working alongside families and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence and ensure a safe, inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit compassion, reliability, and problem-solving skills, with previous experience in a similar role being desirable. Employment includes competitive salary and benefits such as generous annual leave and a pension scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Social Care Assistant Hillview Respite Service – Ballina, Co. Mayo Post Details Contract (maternity leave) – 29.6 hours per week + sleep‑ins (7 over 3 weeks) Reference Number: 2026-092 Job Brief We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment, working alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve personal goals. Candidate Requirements Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives. Experience working in a person‑and family‑centred manner. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations. Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service. Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high‑quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in‑service responses. Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives. Self‑motivated with effective time‑management skills. Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings. Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services). Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred. Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required. Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred. Qualification Details Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. However, applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable. Other Duties Involved Contribute to and actively participate in local service planning, supporting creative development and responding to ongoing and changing needs. Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required.li> Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements. Promote safety in all environments in line with Association practices and guidelines. Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviours, consistent with organisational policies and best practice. Other Requirements Full driver’s licence is essential. All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and Reference checks. Applicants from countries outside the EU must provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance. Salary Scales Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum) – based on full time working hours (39 hours per week). Employment Benefits Competitive salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales. Premium payments, including anti‑social hours payments on residential rosters. Pension and life insurance scheme. Generous annual leave often exceeding statutory entitlement. Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression. Flexible working arrangements where feasible. Comprehensive induction process. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling support. Bike‑to‑Work scheme. Sick pay scheme. Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable, and efficient service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A dedicated care organization in Ireland is seeking enthusiastic Social Care Assistants committed to supporting individuals in achieving meaningful lives. The role involves working alongside individuals, families, and teams to promote independence and equality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in person-centered care, and a commitment to the wellbeing of service users. This position offers competitive salary scales, various benefits, and potential for career progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A community service provider is looking for dedicated Social Care Workers in Kiltimagh, Ireland. In this role, you will provide support to individuals, promote their independence, and advocate for their needs in a respectful environment. Candidates must meet CORU registration requirements and have a commitment to quality care. The position offers a competitive salary range of €36,381 to €54,744 per annum, along with generous benefits and opportunities for career progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A community support organization in Kiltimagh is seeking dedicated Social Care Assistants to help individuals achieve meaningful lives in a safe and inclusive environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a genuine commitment to support, and experience with complex needs. The role offers competitive salaries based on a scale of €32,542 to €45,161 per annum for full-time hours, along with benefits such as a pension scheme, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career progression. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Brief We are seeking dedicated, motivated, and reliable Social Care Assistants to join our organisation. In this role, you will support individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. You will work alongside individuals, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, equality, and achieve their personal goals. This role also involves advocating for individuals’ needs, preferences, and rights, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Plans. Candidate Requirements Genuine commitment to supporting individuals in achieving positive opportunities and meaningful change in their lives. Experience working in a person and family-centered manner. Strong understanding and appreciation of equality, inclusion, and quality of life for all individuals. Ability to listen, understand, and respectfully advocate for individuals regarding their needs, preferences, rights, and aspirations. Enthusiasm and dedication to upholding the ethos and values of the service. Experience in facilitating and supporting people with high and/or complex needs. Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork, and the motivation to deliver high-quality facilitation alongside individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to be innovative and creative in-service responses. Experience in leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Experience supporting service development or quality improvement initiatives. Self-motivated with effective time-management skills. Understanding of budget awareness and financial accountability in service settings. Working knowledge of New Directions standards (Day Services). Working knowledge of HIQA standards and regulations preferred. Willingness to demonstrate flexibility to meet service demands as required. Good knowledge of IT systems and applications is preferred. Qualification Details Formal qualifications are not essential for Social Care Assistant positions. However, applicants must demonstrate key personal qualities essential for providing support, including compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of others. Previous experience is desirable. Other Duties Involved Contribute to and actively participate in the local service planning process, supporting the creative development and responding to the ongoing and changing needs of the service. Provide personal care and practical support to individuals as required. Ensure a safe and respectful workplace, adhering to the organisation's Dignity at Work Policy and all Health & Safety requirements. Promote safety in all environments in line with the Association's practices and guidelines. Use positive and proactive approaches to support individuals who may present challenging behaviour, consistent with organisational policies and best practice. Other Requirements Full driver's licence is essential. All applicants will be subject to Irish Garda Vetting and reference checks. Applicants from countries outside the E.U. must provide relevant work authorisation to take up employment in the Republic of Ireland. This documentation must be submitted with the application. Applicants who have lived outside the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland for more than six months since the age of 16 will be required to provide Overseas Police Clearance. Salary Scales Social Care Assistant Pay Scale (Scale Range €32,542 to €45,161 per annum) This is based on full‑time working hours i.e. 39 hours per week. Employment Benefits Competitive Salary in line with Department of Health consolidated scales Premium payments, including anti‑social hours payments on residential rosters. Pension and Life Insurance Scheme. Generous Annual Leave often exceeding statutory entitlement. Dedicated learning and opportunities for career progression. Flexible working arrangements where feasible. Comprehensive Induction process. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes counselling support. Bike‑to‑Work Scheme. Sick pay scheme. Health Applicants must be fully competent and capable of performing the duties of this role and be in a state of health that indicates a reasonable prospect of providing regular, reliable and efficient service. Full job descriptions available by emailing hr@westerncare.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
