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Relief Support Worker (Disability), Longford
Client: TerraGlen
Location: Longford, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 5a7c5a824e7a
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
TerraGlen is devoted to working in partnership with young people, their families, representatives, and others to deliver a specialist, person-centred, and outcome-focused service for individuals with disabilities.
All staff employed by TerraGlen are expected to:
* Work within the context of TerraGlen's Vision, Mission Statement, and Philosophy.
* Work to progress their professional development in line with TerraGlen proficiency model.
* Recognise that each individual is unique and work in consultation with them to enhance their strengths and further improve their quality of life.
* Adhere to TerraGlen's Code of Practice, confidentiality, code of conduct, and display a high standard of professionalism.
Responsibilities
* Motivate, support, and encourage service users to engage in planned activities of their choice.
* Support the care of the service user, including personal care and providing a general overview of their daily needs.
* Support and promote independence and community integration in line with New Directions (HSE, 2012).
* Educate yourself about each service user, listen to them, and use reflective practice to develop your skills and knowledge.
* Participate in a key worker role under guidance from senior staff.
* Work as part of a team, support colleagues, attend team meetings, and engage in supervisions.
* Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
* Manage and administer medication following policy.
* Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams, families, and relevant parties regarding the service user.
* Observe and report on health and safety matters.
* Contribute to Person-Centred Planning meetings and follow up on actions.
* Support service users in their daily lives and help them make appropriate choices.
* Report concerns about welfare, safety, and health.
* Record accurately according to standards and policies.
* Support the management of behaviours of concern using individualised positive behaviour support plans.
* Ensure high-quality service through audits and follow-up actions.
* Follow financial procedures, report discrepancies.
* Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and the community.
* Create opportunities for community involvement, volunteering, employment, or education.
* Attend mandatory and developmental training.
* Engage in supervision and appraisals, reflecting on practice.
* Perform other duties within the scope of the Support Worker role as needed.
Qualifications
* Full Driver's Licence with two years' experience preferred.
* Currently undertaking or holding a CORU-recognised Social Care Qualification.
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