Woodbrook Care is one of the leading providers of Home Care in Co. Wexford and we have achieved this by recognising the value of employing great caregivers. We believe that by treating you well, you will deliver the best possible care to our clients.

We are currently recruiting Full Time/Part time Home Care Assistants in Co. Sligo but we a particular need in Sligo Town, Strandhill, Rosses Point and surrounding areas.

Why should you come work with us?

• Market leading pay rates, with time and a quarter paid on Sundays and double time paid on public holidays
• Uncapped paid travel time means you get paid an hourly rate while driving between clients homes just like a postman. (i.e. If you complete 5 hours of care calls and spend 1 hour driving between clients homes, you will get paid for 6 hours instead of 5)
• Uncapped Mileage for journeys between client homes (i.e. We don't limit mileage to 200km per month for example)
• We will build your schedule based on your locality because we want our staff delivering care not driving
• Paid training (e.g Induction, Patient and Manual Handling)
• Staff appreciation days and nights out
• Premium rates are paid if you work outside your normal availability
• Ongoing support from our nurse, care managers and emergency person-on-call
• Refer a friend incentive scheme
• Annual loyalty bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Premium rates are paid if you work outside your normal availability
• Potential for advancement (we are a rapidly growing company and all 5 of hour Care Managers previously worked as a carer)

Requirements

• You must have a full driver's licence and your own car.
• You should have attained or be willing to study towards QQI Level 5 Modules in Care Skills and Caring for the Older Person (or have equivalent or better qualification - Student nurses who have completed Year 1 of their degree course meet this requirement)
• Availability to work Monday to Sunday is required.
• Availability to work every second weekend is essential
• You must have a positive attitude and enjoy helping vulnerable people.