North West Parents & Friends Association

Job Vacancies

Sligo and Leitrim

Job Title:             Care Assistants

Location:              NWPF Services, Sligo Town & NWPF Services, Carrick On Shannon

Contract:             Permanent 

To work with Adults and Children with varying degrees of Intellectual Disability/Autism in Day/Residential/Respite Services.  Successful candidates will be expected to work hours which may include day time hours, evenings, night duty and/or sleepover duty to include weekends.  Hours of work will vary. 

Applications should meet the following criteria to be considered for the positions.  

Essential CriteriaDesirable Criteria
  • Currently hold or in the process of completing a FETAC/QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in a relevant Healthcare course.
  • Experience of working with Adults and/or Children with Intellectual Disability /Autism.
  • Experience of working with people with a range of support needs to include behaviours of concern.
  • Must have a strong command of the English language (both verbally and written).
  •  Computer Skills (Proficient in Microsoft Office).
  • Full Clean Driving Licence and willing to drive the company vehicle.
  • Eligible to work in Ireland.
  • Person Centred Planning.
  • Assessment and Management of Risk.
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse training, First Aid/FAR training, Moving and Handling training, Food Hygiene training, Children First training.
  • Knowledge/experience of Menu Planning and household budgeting.
  • Knowledge of HIQA regulations & New Directions.
  • Ability to work using own initiative.

Applicants for all N.W.P.F positions must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting Form.   For more information on our Services please visit www.nwpf.ie.

Interested Applicants should apply with letter of application and CV to: Cathy Maye, HR Officer, N.W.P.F Association, R.S.W., Cleveragh Industrial Estate, Sligo or e-mail cathy.maye@nwpf.ie.

 NWPF are an equal opportunities employer.

Charity Number:  CHY 7369

 

Job Title:                             Care Assistant (1 Position)

Location:                             Holy Family Pre-School, Ballytivnan, Sligo

 Contract:                             1* Fixed Term Contract (Immediate Start to July 2024) – 30 hours per week

 To work with Children with complex medical needs and autism in the Holy Family Pre-School.  Hours of work may vary.  Applications should meet the following criteria to be considered for the position.

Essential Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early     Childhood Care and Education / Equivalent Minimum Qualification.

Experience of working with Children with Intellectual Disability and Autism.

Eligible to work in Ireland.

Children First training.

First Aid training.

Moving and Handling training.

Computer Skills.

Knowledge of Pre-School Inspections.

Applicants for all N.W.P.F positions must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting Form.   For more information on our Services please visit www.nwpf.ie.

Interested Applicants should apply with letter of application and CV to: Cathy Maye, HR Officer, N.W.P.F Association, R.S.W., Cleveragh Industrial Estate, Sligo or e-mail cathy.maye@nwpf.ie.

 Closing Date for receipt of applications, Wednesday, 6th March 2024.

NWPF are an equal opportunities employer.

Charity Number:  CHY 7369  

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