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Social Care Assistant

Communicare Healthcare
Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland, Irelandpart_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Sept 2025
💰 €32,000/yr(€30,000/yr€32,000/yr)

About the role

Communicare is looking for an empathetic, patient and dependable Social Care Assistant who has a genuine passion for helping people and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

We provide individualised and person-centred residential disability services. The goal of our disabilities team is to maximise the independence of our clients while supporting their physical, emotional and social needs.

At Communicare we provide an excellent employee experience and we offer our employees the following:

  • Excellent rates of pay and weekly pay periods.
  • We provide 24-hour on call support.
  • Comprehensive induction training programmes.
  • Excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Free in-house training - CPR, Patient Manual Handling, etc.
  • Referral bonus payment scheme.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Support our clients in daily tasks such as personal care, light housekeeping, food preparation.
  • Provide companionship and support with social activities.
  • Work to promote the health and well-being of clients.

Role requirements:

  • FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Social Care or Healthcare
  • Two written references.
  • Understanding of HIQA standards and regulations.
  • CPR & Patient Moving and Handling Certificates
  • Full driving license is essential.

Please note, you must be eligible to work in Ireland at the time of applying in order to be considered for this role.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 01 833 8000.

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