Atlantic Care Ireland is expanding its community care services in County Leitrim and is currently recruiting Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes. This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering flexible hours, competitive pay, and strong support structures for carers working in the community.
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This Care Assistant job in Manorhamilton is ideal for compassionate individuals committed to enhancing the independence, dignity, and wellbeing of older people.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver personal care tailored to individual client needs
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with homemaking and daily living tasks
• Deliver dementia and palliative care where required
• Support end-of-life care with dignity and respect
• Promote client independence, privacy, and personal choice
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and care teams
• Follow all Atlantic Care policies, procedures, and guidelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Experience or interest in dementia care
• QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person (desirable)
• Healthcare qualification (advantageous)
• Access to own car (essential – travel time & mileage paid)
• Eligibility to work in Ireland (no visa sponsorship available)
• Compassionate, reliable, and person-centred approach to care
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Pay: €15.00 – €20.70 per hour
• Premium rates for weekends & bank holidays
• Paid travel time and unbeatable mileage rates
• Bi-weekly pay
• Flexible full-time and part-time contracts
• Free uniforms and Garda Vetting
• Career progression and professional development
• 24/7 on-call support
• Employee Wellness & Assistance Programmes
• Carer of the Month & Year recognition schemes
Location & Employer Information
Location: Manorhamilton, County Leitrim (community-based, on the road)
Employer: Atlantic Care Ireland
Atlantic Care Ireland is a well-established home care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care services across Ireland, with a strong focus on supporting people to live independently in their own homes.
Application Details
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Work Location: Community / On the road
• Application Questions Include:
– Do you require a work permit/visa to work in Ireland?
– Do you have a healthcare qualification?
– Do you hold QQI Care Skills & Care of the Older Person?
– Do you have access to your own car?
Closing Date: 5 January 2026 at 10:00 AM
