* Please Note, a Full Manual Drivers Licence is mandatory for this position*
GALRO provide professional clinical supports and services to vulnerable children and adults.
We specialise in intellectual disability and autism.
Our range of services are designed, developed and structured based on an individual's diagnosis, presentation and current life experiences.
Benefits:
* Premium rate of pay for waking nights (+25%).
* Premium Rate of pay for weekend working (+33%).
* Competitive pay rates- €14.00-€18.00 per hour (based on level of qualification).
* Progressive pay scale.
* Continuous professional development.
* Refer a friend scheme.
* Employee of the month.
Support Worker Requirements:
* Hold a Level 5 in Healthcare Support/ Social Studies.
* Be of an empathetic nature.
* Be enthusiastic and willing to learn.
* Have the ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
* Experience working in a regulated Social Care Setting preferred.
* Full Clean Manual Drivers Licence.
Key Tasks Include:
* Provide both emotional support and personal care to service users.
* Liaise professionally with significant people in the service users life such as parents and siblings.
* Support and encourage service users to learn new skills.
* Assist service users in achieving their goals and aspirations.
* Arrange and actively engage in age-appropriate activities.
* Attend scheduled activities and medical appointments.
* Complete key working sessions.
* Liaise professionally with Clinicians- Behaviour Support Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapist.
* Supervise service users in accordance with their support requirements.
Schedule:
* 12-hour shifts.
* Day shift.
* Night shift.
* Sleepovers.
* Weekend availability.
* Weekly Roster.
Work Authorisation: Ireland (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.00-€18.00 per hour
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full Irish drivers licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person