Support Worker - Respite
19.5 hours per week
Job reference: SW_WILL1920_3004
Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:
* A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
* Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
* Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
* Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
* Full drivers licence (manual) essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Benefits Include
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 11 days annual leave
* Premium rates for evening and weekend work
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
* Paid breaks
* Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
* Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
Qualifications required for a Support Worker:
A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.
Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker:
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
* Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
* Fluent English and excellent communication skills
* Full, clean drivers licence (manual )essential
Who the people we support would like support from:
We are looking for a Support Worker who can:
* Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
* Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
* Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
* Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
* Support me to engage in my community
* Help me learn new skills
* Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
Full Job Specification available on request
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