Healthcare Assistant (Intellectual Disabilities)

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - Intellectual Disabilities
Location: South Limerick
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our Residential Services team in South Limerick. This role involves supporting adults and children with intellectual disabilities in a person-centred, respectful, and safe environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for individuals who are passionate about delivering high standards of care and support in residential services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Respond appropriately to challenging behaviours in both adults and children

• Work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with service users, families, and other stakeholders

• Support the daily operation of residential services

• Ensure full compliance with HIQA standards and all residential care regulations

Essential Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or a related field (full major award required)

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

• Full manual driving licence and access to own transport

• Flexibility, reliability, and strong teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives

Benefits:

• Section 39 pay scales (based on experience, with annual increments)

• Paid company sick leave and maternity leave

• Employer pension contribution of 6.35%

• 24 days annual leave

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Death-in-service benefit

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Please Note:
This position is open only to candidates currently residing in Ireland. Applications from outside Ireland will not be considered.

Apply Today:
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