OUTREACH RESPITE FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
IMPORTANT POINT TO NOTE: This job involves regular out of hours weekend and evening work.
The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation invites applications for an Outreach Respite Family Support Worker for working with a child and their family based in Letterkenny area. The post involves working with families caring for children and young adults with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities including children who display behavior of concern.
This is a part time post with flexible hours packages available from 7 hours per week to 30 hours per week.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
A love of working with children and young people with complex needs, particularly Autism, to help them enjoy their lived experience and reach their potential.
Knowledge of principles of Family Support with experience of working with families in-home or in community settings
Fluent in written and spoken English
Full QQI level 6 or above major award in social and health care, special needs assistant, psychology, Autism studies, disability studies or another related discipline
Full Clean Drivers License and own insurance
Candidates for this post will be Garda Vetted.
Bluestack Special Needs Foundation CLG is an equal opportunity employer
Please send applications consisting of CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the position to our office email.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €16.20 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee assistance program
* Free or subsidised travel
Licence/Certification:
* B Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person