Care Assistant in Bray
- Salary
- €34,881–€48,434 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 16 Oct 2026
About the Role
Care Assistant
Location: Drumcooley, Bray
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year
Closing date: 16 Oct 2026, 22:59
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.
Drumcooley is a residential service based in Bray, supporting two female residents on a 2:1 staffing basis. The individuals supported in this home enjoy rich, fulfilling lives and are actively engaged in their local community. We are seeking a committed and compassionate Social Care Worker to join a supportive team and contribute to high-quality, person-centred care.
You will work alongside an experienced team of Social Care Workers and Care Assistants, across both full-time and part-time roles, supporting residents to maintain independence, choice, and community inclusion. Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.
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 alone 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
Attachments: Care_Assistant_6482_Residential_Job_Description_Drumcooley.pdf
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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 working hours for this position?
- Working hours will be variable including day shifts, sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours.
- What is the salary range for this role?
- €34,881–€48,434 per year.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 16 Oct 2026, 22:59.
- What are the key responsibilities of this role?
- To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for clients, promote and protect their rights, seek new interests and opportunities, ensure overall wellbeing, and assist in teaching life skills.