Enable Ireland's Adult Services team in Meath is seeking a highly motivated Support Worker to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and live the life they choose in their local community.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and care to individuals with physical disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in daily life. This will include assistance with personal and domestic care needs, mobility, accessing services in the community, and supporting therapy and other programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist service users to maintain their independence
* Provide support and care to individuals with physical disabilities
* Enable individuals to participate in daily life activities
Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
* Evidence of having completed a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification or other relevant Health/Social Care qualification
* OR Be currently undertaking a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a commitment to complete the appropriate health skills QQI Level 5 qualification within 2 years of taking up the post
* Previous experience of working with adults with disabilities in the health care sector
* Minimum of 1 year experience of delivering personal care in a health or social care context
Benefits
As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:
* Excellent internal and external training opportunities
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
About Us
Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland. We are committed to providing high-quality services and supports to enable individuals to achieve their full potential.