The Vacancy Relief Support Worker (Level 2) - Make a Real Difference in Intellectual Disability & Autism Support Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives?
At Inspire, we're looking for a Support Worker (Level 2) to join our dedicated team at Cuan Mhic Giolla Bhrde, Faughart.
This is your chance to make a positive impact by delivering person-centred care and support to adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Why This Role Matters As a Support Worker, you'll help people achieve their personal goals and ambitions through a values-led, human rights-based approach.
You'll work directly with service users to promote independence, dignity, and choice, ensuring every day is meaningful.
What You'll Do Deliver person-centred care and support, promoting social inclusion and independence.
Develop and implement individual care plans in partnership with service users.
Support with daily living skills: personal care, meal preparation, shopping, budgeting.
Encourage participation in community activities, outings, and holidays.
Respond to behavioural distress using approved intervention techniques.
Assist with medication management and maintain accurate records.
Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and external professionals.
Ensure compliance with HIQA National Standards for Residential Services.
Shift Patterns 24-hour rota including day, evening, weekend, waking nights, and sleepovers.
What We're Looking For Qualifications: QQI/FETAC Major Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum 6 months in a health and social care setting.
Proven experience supporting individuals with high support needs and behaviours of concern.
Knowledge of intellectual disability and autism.
Other Requirements: Flexibility to work varied shifts.
Garda Vetting required.
Skills & Attributes Compassionate, resilient, and adaptable.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to promote dignity, respect, and empowerment.
Why Join Inspire?
Be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to wellbeing for all.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for development.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Ready to Apply?
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Please note: Successful applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting.
Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and selection based on merit.
Our Organisation Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all.
We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.
We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.
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