Support Worker - Residential
Ashford, Co.
Wicklow
24 hours per month
Job reference: FPT_PADD24_****
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) desirable
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
3.3 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked
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) desirable
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