Enable Ireland is a great organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland.
We are an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintaining a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
About Us
We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Support Worker/Driver to join our teams in Dun Laoghaire and Sandyford.
Key Responsibilities:
* The Driver role involves transporting Service Owners to and from day services based in the centres or in the community, and facilitating any other transport needs.
* The Support Worker role involves assisting Service Owners in all aspects of daily living, including personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access and participation in activities of choice provided by day services, in the community, and online/virtually.
* The post holder will provide opportunities to help develop a range of options for the individual in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local community.
Requirements:
* FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Social Care or other similar health care area.
* Or be undertaking a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Social Care or other similar health care area, with 2-3 relevant modules completed.
* Clean class B driver's license.
* Eligible to work in the State.
Desirable Criteria:
* Experience of supporting people with disabilities in an employment, voluntary or personal capacity.
* Experience providing personal care to adults.
* Experience working with adults in social/leisure settings.
* Experience of working in community/non-centred based settings.
* Basic IT skills.
* Good knowledge and experience of routine vehicle maintenance.
* Experience of positioning and clamping wheelchairs and their occupants in vehicles.
This is a permanent position with full and part-time hours considered. The salary scale is €32,639 - €39,499 pro rata per annum.
Please see job description for full list of duties and responsibilities.