Job description Woodbrook Care is a leading provider of home care services in County Wexford and our ethos is that if we look after you, our care staff, you'll deliver a better service to our clients.
In addition to ensuring you get your statutory entitlements and you're fairly paid for both travel time (time spent in the car) and mileage (KMs travelled) between client homes, we aim to: treat you with the respect and compassion that your role deserves be easy to contact and willing to listen to your concerns build rotas that work for you so you make the most of your available hours incentivise you to do covers rather than plague you to do them invest in you by offering paid training and opportunities to progress We have opportunities throughout County Wexford but we have a particular need in Enniscorthy and surrounding areas.
About You You must have attained or be studying towards QQI Level 5 Modules in Care Skills/Support and Caring for the Elderly (or have an equivalent or better qualification).
You must have availability to work at least every second weekend and/or have significant evening availability during the week You must have a positive attitude and enjoy helping vulnerable people.
You must have a full driver's licence and your own transport unless you live in Wexford Town.
You must have a good standard of English and be entitled to work in Ireland Market Leading Rates: Market leading hourly rates, starting from: €14.00 per hour basic €17.50 premium rates paid on Sundays €17.50 for emergency covers and when working with specific more challenging clients €28.00 paid on Bank Holidays Note: The above rates are our minimum rates for carers meeting the minimum qualification and/or paid experience requirements with higher rates payable based on qualifications achieved and experience gained.
Other Benefits Include: Uncapped paid travel time for journeys between client homes (i.e.
you're getting paid while you drive) Mileage allowance in addition to travel time Paid in-house training in skills such as behavioural support and manual handling Flexible working hours allow you to work when it suits you Ongoing support from our nurse, care managers and emergency person-on-call Block hoursand night shifts available when working with certain clients Refer a friend incentive scheme Annual loyalty bonus Carer of the month prizes Free uniform Potential for advancement (we are a rapidly growing company) Skills: Personal Care Disability care Care work Personal Care Assistance Home care