Care Assistant in Bray
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 9 Oct 2026
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 Care Assistant to join our services in a Day Service 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 Friday.
Requirements
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
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 working 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, Ireland
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Closing date: 9 Oct 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Attachments: Care_Assistant_6482_Day_Service_Job_Description_104500.docx
Documents & Campaign Information
Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for this role?
- Applicants must hold a minimum of Major QQI level 5 in healthcare or a foreign equivalent (validated by QQI).
- What are the key responsibilities of a Care Assistant at Sunbeam House Services?
- The key responsibilities include facilitating a person-centered approach, promoting and protecting clients' rights, seeking new interests and opportunities, ensuring overall wellbeing, and assisting in the teaching of life skills.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The working hours are Monday to Friday.