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Job Opportunity
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. It was named one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023.
Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly holds a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We promote fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are committed to continual improvement in these areas.
We are currently seeking highly motivated Relief Family Support Workers to join our team in Enable Ireland Family Support Services in North Tipperary.
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Contract Hours: Variable Hours (Hours Negotiable)
Salary Scale: €32,639 to €39,499 pro-rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to Long Service Increments (LSI).
Annual Leave Entitlement: 10.7% of hours worked
Overview of the Post
To provide in-home and community-based support to children with additional needs and their families. The Family Support Service is coordinated by Family Support & Respite Coordinators, who will involve families and determine the support required. The Family Support Worker will work closely with the Coordinator and may need to work during evenings and weekends to ensure flexible support.
Responsibilities & Duties
Please see the full Job Description for detailed Duties & Responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
* Minimum QQI Level 5 Childcare qualification (8 modules), or Year 1 of a related degree (e.g., Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology), or SNA Qualification, or relevant healthcare qualification.
* Access to transport.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Desirable Criteria
* One year's experience working with children with additional needs.
* Full clean driving license.
* Up-to-date Manual Handling, First Aid, Children First, Infection Control, PPE Training.
Note: Desirable criteria may be used for shortlisting in case of high volume of applicants.
Application Process
If you believe you are suitable for this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification, then complete the online application form. CVs are not accepted.
Contact
For informal queries, contact Majella Hegarty, Family Support Coordinator, via email.
Interview & Panel
Interview date: To be confirmed. A panel may be formed from this vacancy for similar future vacancies within the next 12 months.
Additional Information
* The position is subject to reference checks and Garda vetting/police clearance where applicable.
* Due to high application volume, individual feedback cannot be provided to non-shortlisted applicants.
* Applications are open to all qualified individuals regardless of community background.
* Information provided is a guide and may be subject to change at Enable Ireland's discretion.
* Review Enable Ireland's Privacy Policy and Data Protection Notice for details on data handling.
To apply, click the 'Continue to Application' button on our website to download the application form and follow instructions. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Entry Level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Other
* Industry: Individual and Family Services
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