As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals with daily living skills and enabling them to live independently. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support service users in their daily activities, promoting independence and well-being.
* Transport service users to access daily living facilities, fostering social connections and community involvement.
* Contribute to household duties, including cooking, laundry, general cleaning, and shopping, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment.
* Maintain effective communication and relationships with the team, promoting a collaborative and supportive work culture.
* Identify potential hazards and implement safe work practices, prioritizing the health and safety of service users and colleagues.
* Engage actively in team meetings, supervisions, training, and events, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Hold a relevant QQI qualification within the Healthcare Sector, such as Level 5 major award with 8 modules completed.
* Be at least 18 years old, meeting the minimum age requirement.
* Possess a full clean manual driving license and have access to own transport, facilitating timely and reliable transportation for service users.
* Demonstrate excellent command of spoken and written English, essential for effective communication and documentation.
* Have knowledge of HIQA standards, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Bring experience in social care or a related sector, applying valuable skills and insights to this role.