Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based support to children with additional needs and their families. This is a variable hours contract, allowing for flexibility in your work schedule.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum QQI Level 5 Childcare course (total 8 modules) to include module on special needs or Year 1 completed of a related degree programme (such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology) or SNA Qualification or a relevant health care qualification
* Access to Transport
* Must be eligible to work in the state
Benefits
* Excellent internal and external training opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Flexible working
* Long service reward scheme
* Pension
Others
The successful candidate will be supervised by and work closely with the Family Support & Respite Coordinator. In order to provide a flexible family support service, the Support Worker will be required to work during evenings and weekends.