Job Title: Support Worker for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Relief Staff Nurse to provide support to children with intellectual disabilities in our respite service.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who's passionate about working with children and interested in providing opportunities for them to develop their full potential in a compassionate environment.
A key aspect of this role is providing therapeutic interventions, practical support, and nursing care where appropriate to meet the needs of individual children/young people.
The successful candidate requires:
* a strong interest and/or experience in working with children with intellectual disabilities and their families
* excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal, organisational, and initiative skills
* a good understanding of Person-Centred Planning, Safeguarding, Risk Management, Positive Behaviour Support and Children’s Rights
In addition to these requirements we are looking for staff who have excellent knowledge & understanding of National Standards for Residential Services & relevant legislation pertinent to supporting vulnerable individuals.
A manual driving licence would be beneficial as some travel may be required within County Kerry.
What We Offer:
HSE Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave Entitlements
- HSE Pay Scales - Annual Salary Range from €37,'288to€55,'477 Premium Payments Sick Pay Scheme Paid Maternity Leave Opportunities Training & Development Career Break Educational Assistance Bike-to-Work-Scheme