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Location: Stillorgan, Co. Dublin • Hours: 39 hours per week
Job reference: SW_STILL_0109
Essential criteria
* 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 essential
* Permission to work in Ireland essential
Who the people we support would like support from
* 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
Responsibilities
* Provide person-centred support in line with the service philosophy and plans
* Contribute to the development and implementation of Person Centred Plans
* Support individuals with complex needs with daily living activities
* Promote independence and community participation
Benefits
* Access to Education Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution
* Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
* Paid Maternity leave
* Paid Paternity leave
* 22 days annual leave
* 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.
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 essential
Full Job Specification available on request
Full details provided by the employer and the job reference SW_STILL_0109.
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