Care Assistant in Bray

About the Role

Sunbeam House Services (SHS) take pride in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and complex needs to have choice and control over their lives. We offer a range of supports tailored to individual needs. We are a rights-based organisation and recognise that every person we support is unique and a valued member of society.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Care Assistant to join our services in a Residential setting in Bray, County Wicklow. As a Care Assistant, you will be involved in supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on their potential and to develop positive roles within their residential service and community. Working hours will be Monday to Sunday. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.

Key Responsibilities

• To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
• To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
• To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to develop meaningful roles in their communities
• To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their lives including health and personal care
• To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting, cleaning & building confidence

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a minimum of Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
• Applicants must have a passion for promoting and empowering those you support
• A team player willing to work as well as part of a team
• A knowledge of the HIQA standards and relevant legislation
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car
• Post qualification experience of working with adults with intellectual disability is desirable
• A legal right to work in Ireland

Details

Location: Bray, County Wicklow

Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Closing date: 21 Oct 2026, 22:59

How to Apply

We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application. Attachments: Care_Assistant_6482_Residential_Ardbrae_PFT_104974.docx