Care Assistants - Full Time & Part Time (Residential & Community Settings)

Care Assistants

Aligned to the Care Assistant(Disability Services) pay scale

Salary: The 13 point salary scale for the post as of 01/08/2025.

€34,036, €35,177, €36,730, €37,245, €38,079, €39,701, €41,443, €42,050, €43,563, €44,695 €45,617, €46,652, €47,454 LSI

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Cork City/County Locations

Shift Work position - 78 hour fortnight

(39 hours per week)

(Day Shift and Night Shift)

Part Time Positions available

In line with our gowing services Horizons is looking to recruit Care Assistants to support people with an intellectual disability and/or autism to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This is a real opportunity to support people to reach their dreams, hopes, and wishes everyday.

The successful applicants may be required to work in existing Horizons residential or day service/hub locations, as part of a team or in new community-based settings.

The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.

The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them. A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.

Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.

Essential Criteria for Applicants:

• A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award in the area of Care/Intellectual Disability)is essential.
• Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent team working skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable.
• IT Skills and experience in report writing.
• On application candidates must have an up to date valid work permission and be eligible to work in Ireland.

Desirable Criteria for Applicants:

• Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and additional needs such as autism or physical and medical condition is desireable. 
• A full clean driving license is desirable.

What we offer:

• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Premium Payments.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Pension.
• Training and Development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Annual Leave

23 days (pro rata)

Completed applications must be returned no later than Sunday 15th March 2026.

Applicants may be short listed on the basis of their application.

The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply.

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