Job Title: Support Specialist
We are a leading voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families. Our work has a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people, equipping them with confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their goals.
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* Provide support and encouragement to individuals with disabilities to promote independent living and community integration.
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* Develop and deliver person-centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person Centred Planning.
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* Be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person Centred Planning process.
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* Identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required.
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* Support individuals and groups in accessing their community to meet identified needs.
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Requirements:
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* Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care or equivalent qualification.
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* Good knowledge of New Directions and community-based programmes.
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* Knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues.
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* 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant setting.
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Benefits:
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* Company Pension Scheme
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* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
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* 27 days annual leave
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* Bike to work scheme
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* Tax saver travel scheme
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* Income protection
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* Unpaid leave
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* Health and Wellbeing programme
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* Employee discount scheme
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* Long Service Reward Scheme
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* Sick leave
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* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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What We Offer:
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* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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* The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
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* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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* A competitive salary and benefits package.
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