Overview
Western Care Association, Kevin Barry Street, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 VX01
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
The Care Assistant will join an established team that will teach them how to learn from, listen to, support and enable the people we support to achieve their full potential. The people supported are young adults between the ages 18 to 23. They will assist staff to maximise community inclusion and participation of the people we support. The candidate will work on identified goals in line with each person’s individual plan as required and as agreed with their Line Manager. They will provide personal development support to persons, to enable them attend learning courses and other activities. Tasks may also include day to day operation of the service, including leisure activities, driving transport, escort duties, general cleaning and upkeep of the service. They will be taught how to promote safety in all environments, in line with the Association’s practices. Use positive approaches to support people who may have challenging behaviour in line with Organisational practice. The candidate will receive support and supervision from the Community Employment Scheme Supervisor and also the Service Manager regarding the day to day work.
Application Method
Is an online identity service used by JobsIreland that enables clients to access State-provided online services in a safe and secure manner. By clicking Continue you will be redirected to the MyGovID login page to login or create a basic account to register. This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.
How to register your interest
To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.
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