Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives including your own.Kindness. Respect. Purpose. Inclusion.If these words resonate with you and you have the passion to work alongside people to ensure they are safe, respected, and empowered to make choices about their own lives, come join our team in supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live with independence, dignity, and joy every single day.Role DetailsJob Title:Community ConnectorReports to:Allocated Day Service Local LeaderLocation:Community BasedWorking Hours:39hrs per week, 5 days working week, across the week. You will need to be flexible in working some evenings, Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate to the lifestyle of the person supported.Renumeration:€36,320 per annumContract Type:Full-time/ Permanent*Job Purpose*To provide support to Ukrainian individuals with disabilities who now reside in Ireland after seeking refugeWork alongside people to identify their aspirations, connect with others, and participate meaningfully in their communities.Promote self-advocacy and help people make informed choices.Enable people we support to play their part in the world and be seen as valued, contributing citizensBe creative, flexible and person centredHelp people and their families plan for a positive futureWork alongside the person to facilitate the development of natural support networksTo be a problem solver and to support people to move on positively with their lives.*Role-specific Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities of the Job*Collaborate with people to support them to build friendships, take the lead of their lives and become full and active participants in communities of their choice.Hold high expectations of people we work with. Encourage big dreams and support them with clear action plans.To support people to plan for new opportunities, backing them until the changes are embedded.Build peoples skills to maintain longstanding relationships and the capacity to develop natural connection through exciting and new experiences.Explore and build connections with community projects and organisations that people we support can get involved in.Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning and reviews.Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of people supported by WALK.Uphold confidentiality, and data protection standards always.*Working With Others:*Identify opportunities to develop new connections that would support and help in peoples growth and life experiences.Collaborate and build good relationships with families /friends of people supported.Work independently and as part of a team.Communicate and work with others who are involved in the lives of the people we support.*Other Specifications:*Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.Expand the knowledge of local community resources and services.Commitment to equality, diversity, and human rights.Be a role model for other Support Workers.Be professional, polite and reasonable always.*Personal And Professional Development:*Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by managementCommit to achieving the relevant. qualifications commensurate with the roleUnderstand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.Be open to feedback, committed to learning, and take responsibility for your actions.In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, employees may be required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required.*EssentialSpecific Requirement for Qualifications*Good English - written and verbalUkrainian / Russian written and verbalRecognised professional qualification in Community Development, Outreach, Youth Work, Health and Social Care or educated to degree levelDesirableFull, clean driving licensePrevious Experience Of Providing Care And Support To OthersPrevious experience establishing networks and creating connectionsCORU RegistrationEssentialSpecific Requirement for Skills*Networking Skills*Confident and keen to approach new people, initiate conversations, and take risks that can lead to new opportunities.Positive attitude, outlook, and mindset when interacting with othersAbility to create a welcoming, comfortable environment that encourages others to engage with you*Communication Skills*The ability to break down complex ideas into understandable information for people we support and staffExperience, knowledge, skill in creating Easy Read informationTo be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people we support, families, staff and professionals*Problem-solving Skills*To see solutions not just problems, be a creative thinkerUsing peoples skills and gifts to create opportunities for them to solve their own problems and grow.Values-based SpecificationSocially InclusiveMaximise the participation of the people we work with in the ordinary life of the communitySupport active citizenship and the development of socially valued rolesRespectful of the Right to Self-DeterminationUnderstand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choicesPromote independence and encouraging appropriate risk takingRights BasedEnsuring no one is discriminated against or excludedUnderstand human rights and incorporate them in supportsFacilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon themOriented Towards Learning and Continuous ImprovementStriving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the servicesBeing accepting about criticism and focusing on improvementBeing open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledgePerson CentredUnderstanding the value of others as leaders in their own livesProvide supports that are effective in meeting the needs, wishes and choices of the people we work withUnderstanding the importance of empathy in all areas of supportFlexible, Resourceful and CreativeFocus on how things could be done better and sharing ideasImproving outcomes for people