Location: On site / Mallow, Co. Cork, IrelandJob type: Permanent / Part-timeSector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social WorkerHourly Salary Range: from €14.50 to €18.62OverviewBarróg Healthcare is a small, private health and social care provider based in Dublin with services nationwide providing residential care and day packages to enable people who need support across areas such as mental health, disability, aftercare, transitional and mainstream social care. The right candidate will strive to enhance the lives of service users by promoting community inclusion and equal citizenship.Job DetailsJob Title: Support WorkerShifts Available: 16 hours per week between 8.30 am to 4.30 pm from Monday to SundayReporting Relationship: This post will report to the Disability CoordinatorVetting: All applicants will be subject to reference checks, Garda Vetting and a request to provide security clearance from any country in which they resided for more than 6 months after their 16th birthday.BenefitsAnnual pay incrementsFlexibility on working hoursSunday overtime rateUniform ProvidedContributory Pension SchemeDedicated on-call service for out of hours support for operationsPromotion and development opportunitiesSupport for further education and trainingAccess to Cycle to Work Scheme and tax-free transportAccess to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 counselling, medical, financial and legal adviceRefer a friend bonusDiscounted driving lessonsCandidate RequirementsPermissions: Permission to work in Ireland. Full clean driver’s license (B category).Education: For Support Worker roles a minimum of a QQI Level 5 major award (8 components/modules) in Health or Social Care or equivalent is required, or a commitment to complete the major award if some components are already completed.Advantage: One year of experience in a Healthcare or Social Care setting. Experience/knowledge of report writing and client support plans.Skills & ExperienceThe ability to support the client group in a respectful way, with the client’s goals at the centre of every task.Understanding of how to prevent and manage challenging behaviour.Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.Comfortable using information technology and producing reports.Main Duties / ResponsibilitiesSupport service users with a physical disabilityExperience in homecare and personal careSupport for service users who use a hoist and require personal carePractice safe driving habitsMaintain company vehicles in good working order with attention to hygiene and presentationNotify support team when items or services are needed for the vehicleHelp service users understand their environment, learn new skills and maximise independenceAssist individuals with daily living activitiesSupport individuals to live a meaningful life with equal citizenshipFacilitate service users to participate and integrate into the communityAct as an advocate for service usersPromote participation of service users in the formulation and execution of their care/placement planAccompany service users to appointments and events as requiredAssist service users with reduced mobilityUndertake duties as assigned to support care of service usersManage challenging behaviours using a positive behaviour support planProvide reports on client activities to managementAttend staff meetings and contribute to the progression/implementation of the care planFemale only applicants**The lawful recruitment of a female for this position falls within the exclusion allowed by section 25 (1) and (2) of the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015 (text kept for legal context)Note: The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate.Apply for this positionFirst Name, Last Name, E-mail, LinkedIn profile, Phone, Location, CV fileAre you currently based in Ireland? What is your current status to work in Ireland? Do you have a good standard of English both written and spoken (some report writing is required in the role)? Are you comfortable using email, apps and online sites to access and update information? What type of working hours are you looking for? The required availability is listed in this job ad. Do you have a full Irish or EU drivers’ licence? What is your notice period? Do you have a relevant qualification in health or social care (minimum QQI Level 5 major award)? Do you have at least one year of experience in a health or social care setting? How did you learn about this vacancy at Barróg Healthcare? Have you been referred to this job by a current Barróg Healthcare employee? Yes/NoData & Privacy: The administrator of your data is Barróg Healthcare. Data processing for recruitment purposes is described in the company privacy policy. By applying you agree to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes and future recruitment processes.IsExpired: false
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