Social Care Assistant at Jerpoint Camphill

Social Care Assistant at Jerpoint Camphill Camphill Communities of Ireland

Location: On site / Jerpointchurch, Jerpoint Church, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Healthcare Assistants
Annual Salary Range:from € 34,200.00 to € 42,346.00

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Social Care Assistants Jerpoint Camphill

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical/intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 15 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other.

We are currently recruiting for Social Care Assistantsto join our team.

Job Title: Social Care Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)

part time hours also available

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a committed team, we offer a competitive salary, and you will have access to collaborative and learning work within a leading national organisation.

What you will need:

• Hold a minimum of a QQI Level 5 Major Award on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Community/Health or Social Care.
• Have 1 years' experience of working with vulnerable adults or adults with intellectual disabilities.
• An understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.
• An ability to follow plans and methods to meet the ongoing needs of the individuals supported.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to the role, to include Microsoft Office Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• A full driver's licence and availability of own car is an essential requirement.

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking

Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer

Closing Date for applications: Monday 30th March 2026

Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for interview onsite