Care Assistant - New Directions

Shape Futures. Join New Directions! We're hiring passionate individuals for Health Care Assistants (ID) roles to empower adults with disabilities.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities? Do you want a career where every day brings new experiences, meaningful connections, and the chance to truly make a difference?

At Cheeverstown House, we are looking for dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, if you have a genuine commitment to person\-centred care and community inclusion, we want to hear from you!

In this rewarding role, you'll be supporting individuals, Monday to Friday, in our local New Directions hubs to live full and active lives within their communities. No two days are the same \- from creative activities and outings to developing independent living skills and advocating for individuals, you'll be helping each person reach their full potential. We have permanent and Specified Purpose Full Time contracts available.

What we're looking for:

• Motivated, compassionate, and energetic team players.


• A strong commitment to empowering individuals through a person\-centred approach.


• Flexibility and a willingness to work as part of a dynamic and supportive team.


• Knowledge of the New Directions framework.


• Experience supporting people with Autism


• One year of experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability is desirable


• Openness to providing support across a variety of activities.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good listening skills.

Join a team where your work truly matters. If you're ready to build a fulfilling career and be part of a supportive community, apply now and help us create opportunities for growth, inclusion, and joy every single day.

Cheeverstown is a voluntary organisation, regulated by the Health Information \& Quality Authority (HIQA).

We provide a wide range of person\-centred services, including residential, respite and day services to almost 400 children and adults with an intellectual disability in the south Dublin area.

Essential:

• A FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award in Social Care/ Healthcare or relevant qualification\- all 8 modules completed.


• Be knowledgeable of Health Act 2007


• Values that correspond with Cheeverstown's values.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good listening skills.


• A person\-centred approach to the provision of supports, including an understanding of the individual needs and abilities of each person.


• Flexibility to work in all areas of Resident Services.


• Openness to providing supports across a variety of activities.


• Commitment and dedication to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disability and autism.


• Good IT and administrative skills.

Desirable:

• One years' experience working in the area of disability is preferable.


• Experience supporting people with autism.


• Possess a full clean drivers license and willingness to drive.

Monday to Friday work pattern.

Induction weeks are provisionally scheduled to commence on 13th of July and 10th of August 2026\.

Please note: All job offers are subject to two successful references, ongoing Garda Vetting, completion of mandatory training (online \& onsite) and a satisfactory pre\-employment medical.

Salary will be paid at the Care Assistant grade on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, depending on qualifications and experience.

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