Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives including your own.Kindness. Respect. Purpose. Inclusion.If these words resonate with you and you have the passion to work alongside people to ensure they are safe, respected, and empowered to make choices about their own lives, come join our team in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live with independence, dignity, and joy every single day.Role DetailsJob Title:Day Service Relief Support WorkerReports to:Allocated Day Service Local Team LeaderLocation:Community Based.Working in various locations across South & North DublinWorking Hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (flexible, based on service needs) with occasional evening or weekend shifts (based on service needs)Renumeration:€15.01 per hourContract Type:Relief (0 Hour)Job PurposeAs aRelief Support Worker, youll support people to pursue their personal goals, develop their independence, and participate fully in their communities.Youll Support People In Areas Such AsDaily life skills, personal care, and wellbeingEducation, employment, and volunteeringCommunity engagement and social participationDeveloping autonomy, confidence, and self-advocacySupport is delivered in line withNew Directionsand WALKs person-centred values.This is aflexible rolethat allows you to gain experience across multiple day service locations in South and North Dublin. We are specifically seeking individuals who are available to workMonday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.Relief Shifts May IncludeFull-day shifts (9am5pm)Shorter shifts (e.g. mornings or afternoons)Short notice cover for planned or emergency absencesOccasional out-of-hours support (e.g. Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons as required)While the core service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am5:00pm, some supports take place in the evenings and weekends, and we are seeking relief staff who can be available to meet these needs when they arise.This position suits those looking forflexible hours,hands-on social care experience, or to re-enter the workforce in a meaningful way.Key Responsibilities Of The JobSupport & Person-Centred PlanningBuild supportive and respectful relationships with service usersHelp individuals identify their personal goals and take steps toward achieving themAssist with planning and delivering activities, skills-building, and community participationAct as a keyworker if required and contribute to goal setting and programme developmentHealth, Wellbeing & Personal CareAssist with personal care needs, respecting each persons dignity and privacyMonitor health and medication routines as directedSupport healthy routines, meals, hygiene, and emotional wellbeingCommunication & DocumentationKeep accurate daily records and incident reportsCommunicate clearly with colleagues, families, and other professionalsFollow protocols around safeguarding, incidents, and documentationTeamwork & DevelopmentWork collaboratively with Day Services and other departments (Supported Living, Clinical, Practice Development)Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and supervisionMaintain confidentiality and promote a culture of respect and inclusionSpecific Requirement for Qualifications and ExperienceEssentialGood English - written and verbal Availability to work Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, with occasional evenings or weekends Flexibility to work both full and part-day shifts as needed Recognised professional qualification in Health and Social Care, Community Development, Outreach, Youth Work or educated to degree levelDesirableFull, clean driving license Previous experience in disability or autism support (voluntary or paid)Previous experience establishing networks and creating connectionsCORU RegistrationSpecific Requirement for SkillsNetworking SkillsConfident and keen to approach new people, initiate conversations, and take risks that can lead to new opportunities.Positive attitude, outlook, and mindset when interacting with othersAbility to create a welcoming, comfortable environment that encourages others to engage with youCommunication SkillsThe ability to break down complex ideas into understandable information for people we support and staffExperience, knowledge, skill in creating Easy Read informationTo be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people we support, families, staff and professionalsProblem-solving SkillsTo see solutions not just problems, be a creative thinkerUsing peoples skills and gifts to create opportunities for them to solve their own problems and grow.Values-based SpecificationAreaSpecific RequirementSocially InclusiveMaximise the participation of the people we work with in the ordinary life of the communitySupport active citizenship and the development of socially valued rolesRespectful of the Right to Self-DeterminationUnderstand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choicesPromote independence and encouraging appropriate risk takingRights BasedEnsuring no one is discriminated against or excludedUnderstand human rights and incorporate them in supportsFacilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon themOriented Towards Learning and Continuous ImprovementStriving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the servicesBeing accepting about criticism and focusing on improvementBeing open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledgePerson CentredUnderstanding the value of others as leaders in their own livesProvide supports that are effective in meeting the needs, wishes and choices of the people we work withUnderstanding the importance of empathy in all areas of supportFlexible, Resourceful and CreativeFocus on how things could be done better and sharing ideasImproving outcomes for people