Personal Assistant

PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED

Job Title: Personal Assistant

We are seeking applications from committed and caring Personal Assistants who are interested in working with a person with a disability (Leader) to support them to live an independent and self-directed life.

Job Description:

The purpose of this role is to provide person-centred support to enable a person with a disability to live as independently as possible. This may include personal care, domestic assistance, social and educational support, companionship, tailored to the person’s specific needs as outlined in their individual service agreement. The AT Network who are the employer will work with the successful Personal Assistant to support the individual to live an Independent and self-directed life.

Key Relationships:

As a Personal Assistant you will collaborate with the Leader , fellow personal assistants (if applicable), and relevant Áiseanna Tachíochta (ÁT Network) staff, including service coordinators and administrative teams.

Remuneration and Benefits

· Starting rate: €16per hour (depending on experience) with premium rates for antisocial hours, Sundays, and public holidays.

· Sick pay scheme, in line with National agreements

· Additional benefits such as Bike to Work Scheme, Auto-enrolment Pension, or PRSA

The successful candidate must be:

· Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality support with good organisational and time-management skills.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (both spoken and written).

· Person-centred approach with a high level of empathy and discretion.

· Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and schedules.

· Legally entitled to work in Ireland.

Location: Navan Co Meath

Work Schedule and Hours

The position offers a flexible schedule based on the Leader’s needs.

The work requirements and hours may vary from week to week depending on the person’s needs and this may include daytime, evening, weekend, and occasional holiday shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Facilitate the member’s participation in social, educational, community and cultural activities.

· Support the member during medical appointments, meetings, and social events.

· Provide domestic support, such as light housework, cooking, and other household duties.

· Be available for occasional additional hours to cover shifts during holidays, sick leave, or unforeseen circumstances.

Essential Qualifications/Requirements

· Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

· Must have a proven ability to listen and to follow instruction.

· Proven ability to understand that the Leader knows what is in their own best interest and can make decisions for themselves.

· Sociable and a good sense of humour, as well as an ability to work quietly and to respect the light, and sound sensitivities of the disabled individual.

· Must be flexible, open, and honest and have the ability to work on own initiative.

· Must have a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive the Leader’s car if required

· Required to participate in mandatory training provided by the HSE, including manual handling and safeguarding

· Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in all interactions with the Leader and their family.

Applicants for the position must provide two suitable references who will be contacted if you come under consideration for an offer of employment. Furthermore any employment offer is contingent on those references being received and on the positive completion of the Garda Vetting process.

If interested, please email CV and cover letter stating why you want and are suitable for this role. Email should be sent to- kate@theatnetwork.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 35 per week

Work Location: In person