Person Support Workers - Flexible/Part-Time
Please note: applications outside the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will not be processed.
St. Margarets Network is recruiting Person Support Workers in the greater Dublin area, to work with and support individuals in their own homes.
The Role
Working with the individual as a member of their circle of support, the key focus is on building a positive relationship to support, enable and empower them to have a good life of their choosing. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver individualised, rights‑based supports. As we flexibly respond to the changes and choices in each individual's life, you may be required to adapt and change to a new way of working. Work patterns include day, weekend, sleepover and waking night shifts.
Qualifications
* Have gained a Health & Social Care Qualification at QQI 5 or related field, or
* Be completing a Social Care Qualification at QQI 5; or
* Have an interest in developing a greater understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities through pursuing a course of studies in Health & Social Care including through our Scholarship Programme.
* Note: It is a requirement for candidates working at the residential service to have a minimum of 2 modules of QQI 5 Health and Social Care.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Supporting an individual/individuals to live a meaningful life
* Working with vulnerable or marginalised people in a range of settings
* Awareness/knowledge of intellectual disability, autism and/or social care sector
* High level of proficiency in spoken and written English
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills
* IT Skills
The Benefits Package Includes
* Flexible contracts and working hours
* Intensive Induction and Mentoring Programme
* Educational Scholarship Programme
* Sponsored QQI 5 Health & Social Care qualification
* Ongoing Learning and Development
* Irish Sign Language Qualification
* Job Diversity and Experience
* Career Development
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Life Insurance - Death in Service
To Apply
Upload a CV and cover letter including a valid email address and telephone number. Suitable applicants will have a pre‑screening telephone interview.
NOTE: All successful candidates applications are subject to Garda Vetting, International Police Clearance (if applicable), Pre-Employment Medical and Professional References.
St. Margarets is an equal opportunities employer
Skills
* Communication Skills
* Life Skills
* IT Skills
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