Overview
Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region invites applications for the position of Support Worker. Permanent full-time and part-time contracts are available. Work locations include Limerick City and Environs / West Limerick (Newcastle West/Abbeyfeale, Liosmor). The role title listed is Care Assistant Intellectual Disability on a 13-point scale (€33,699 - €46,984, pro-rata). Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process, and candidates placed on a panel may be considered for subsequent permanent, fixed-term and Specified Purpose vacancies for up to one year.
Working with Brothers Of Charity Ireland means joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.
We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with intellectual disabilities and who are committed to ensuring that those supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return we offer the following:
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* 22 days Annual Leave
* Defined Benefit Pension Plan
* Flexible Working Hours
* Full Training provided
* Full & Part-Time Work
* Career Progression
* Sick Leave
* Employee Assistance Programs
The role of a Support Worker
Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of people supported by the services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day, including meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the role is to assist and support people supported by the services with development on Individual Plans and achievement of associated outcomes. An additional critical component is to support people supported by the services in community participation and integration.
Requirements
All applicants are required to:
* Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field
* Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
The Brothers Of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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