Job Summary:
GALRO provides professional clinical supports and services to vulnerable children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviors.
We are seeking a skilled support worker to join our team.
* The ideal candidate will hold a QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or related discipline.
* Be of an empathetic nature with excellent communication skills.
* Have experience working in a regulated Social Care setting and the ability to understand and adhere to GALRO policies and procedures.
* Hold a full Irish drivers license.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide emotional support to service users and liaise professionally with significant people in their lives.
* Offer practical support, including personal care, housekeeping, and medication management.
* Support and encourage service users to reach their goals and aspirations.
* Arrange and engage in age-appropriate activities.
* Supervise service users in accordance with their support requirements.
* Maintain accurate daily record-keeping, including reports, incident records, cleaning schedules, and medication administration records.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay rates.
* Premium rate of pay for weekend working.
* Progressive pay scale.
* Continuous professional development opportunities.
* Refer-a-friend scheme.
* Employee of the month award.