What qualifications are required to apply for the Care Assistant role?

Applicants must have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field.

Is a driving licence required for this role?

Yes, a full manual driving licence that qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is required.

The role is based in Limerick City, Doon, or Foynes.

The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.

Permanent and relief contracts are available.

Corlann·Limerick

Closes18 Nov

Care Assistants provide a key-working caring role for a group of people supported by Corlann’s services. The role comprises two main elements:

Responsibility for all aspects of personal care required during the day, including meals, personal hygiene, and other related aspects of physical well-being.
Assisting and supporting people supported by the services with development on Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes.

A critical component of this role is supporting people supported by the services in community participation and integration.

Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field.
Full manual driving licence qualifying you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads.
Fluent English.

Location: Limerick City, Doon, or Foynes.
Sector: Public sector.
Salary: €34,881–€48,434 per year (pro-rata).
Contract type: Permanent and relief contracts available.
Working hours: Day and night shifts available.
Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- 23 days annual leave.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Flexible working hours.
- Full training provided.
- Full-time and part-time work options.
- Career progression.
- Sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Programmes.

Applications are invited for the position of Care Assistant. To apply, please refer to the attached job description document: Care_Assistant_Intellectual_Disability_Job_Description.docx.

What qualifications are required to apply for the Care Assistant role?: Applicants must have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field.
Is a driving licence required for this role?: Yes, a full manual driving licence that qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads is required.
What are the work locations for this Care Assistant role?: The role is based in Limerick City, Doon, or Foynes.
What is the closing date for applications?: The closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
What type of contracts are available for this role?: Permanent and relief contracts are available.