DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES
The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, their family and communities, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences, to be equal and valued members of their communities. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support.
We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they support and are open to change.
Location: Dublin/Mullingar/Portloaise/Tullamore
The Role:
Support Workers provide a key-working supportive role for individuals supported by the service. The Support Worker role is to support the person in all aspects of daily living focusing on the individual's ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Support Worker will assist and support people who use the service with development of their individual person centred plans and the achievement of personal outcomes, and critically, to support people who use the service in participating in the ordinary everyday life of the community through inclusive and creative thinking.
The Support Worker is also responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A QQI Level 5 or higher is desirable
3 months experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, together with patience and a sense of humour.
Candidates must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates should be proficient in I.T. Skills i.e. ability to use computers, modern technology, on-line system and assistive technology.
The ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality and a commitment to current best practice.
A full Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement.
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
Remuneration:
€33,699 - €46,190 per annum (pro-rata for part-time).
Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: €18.00-€22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 11 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SW - Clare
