JOB DESCRIPTION
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.
Camphill Community Kyle is a warm, rural residential service supporting 15 adults with an intellectual disability to live fulfilling, connected lives within a peaceful countryside setting. Located at Coolagh, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode: R95 HN82), the community forms part of Camphill Communities of Ireland’s unique person-centred model of shared living, working and learning.
Set on approximately 22 acres of scenic grassland, Kyle provides a homely and supportive environment across five residential homes — Ard Luí, Tigh Eoin, Cherry Moon, Dalys and Bogha Baistí — where residents are encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their interests and actively participate in community life.
The community is closely connected to the Southern Region Day Supports and offers a wide range of meaningful and creative activities, including: Weaving and Basketry, Art ,Farming workshops and participation in the My Dream Job Programme (PUBL/EU funded). Residents also attend additional day support services such as Kcat Art studio, Slievenamon and Journeyman Day services and supported with continued learning, skill development and social inclusion.
Kyle has a strong connection to the land and surrounding rural environment. While the farmland is currently leased to local farmers, the community maintains its roots in agriculture and nature-based living, fostering opportunities for outdoor engagement, wellbeing and connection to the natural world.
Camphill Kyle is currently seeking Social Care Assistants to join our team. With Camphill Kyle we offer Sunday and Bank Holiday premiums, attractive rates with pay scales, rolling roster with emphasis on work life balance, PRSA pension with Irish life and offer wide range of additional paid training such as medication management, Diabetes and Glucagon and fire Marshall training.
Job Title: Social Care Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Fulltime (40 hours per week)
Salary: €34,200 – €42,346 per annum
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 organization.
What you will need:
- Hold a minimum 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 license 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.
Apply Today at camphill.ie/vacancies