Day Service Project Support (4 days a week / 31.2 hours) – Permanent Contract
NOTE: The job is for Tuesday to Friday, subject to annual review, and in response to service needs.
Must be resident in Cork, Ireland and hold a driver's licence eligible for driving in Ireland.
L’Arche Cork is recruiting for the position of Project Support to enhance the work of the day service team in meeting the needs of adults with intellectual disability (ID). A vital component of the role is to offer individualized care and support, ensuring activities are available to people in accordance with their expressed preferences, individual capabilities, and specific needs, aligning with New Directions standards for person-centred practice. The position calls for administration of medication and personal care and is, thus, needs-led, requiring enthusiasm and initiative, together with the ability to foster positive relationships.
Expectations of the role
Be responsive to both service needs and individual needs (including personal care needs), and work as directed within the day service team.
Build trusting, person-centred relationships with the people you support.
Encourage and support adults with ID to participate in activities of interest both within and outside of the L’Arche community, promoting independence and positive risk‑taking.
Communicate regularly with the day service team to ensure effective sharing of information, safeguarding, planning and risk assessment.
Requirements for the role
Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 2‑years’ relevant experience in a care or disability environment.
Work on own initiative and also as part of a team; be solution‑focused and needs‑led, with the ability to contingency‑plan.
Ability to manage behaviours that may challenge.
Commitment to best practice, legislation and to L’Arche policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality, and accountability.
Working knowledge of New Directions Standards for Adults with Disabilities and the National Framework for Person‑Centred Planning in Services for Persons with a Disability.
Full clean driving licence – local driving is an essential part of the role.
Post subject to Garda vetting.
Salary Scale
HSE Health Care Assistant €29,403-€44,190 per annum, dependent on experience, pro rata.
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