SUPPORT WORKERS
This is an exciting time to be involved in our organisation as we
transition people from a Residential Service to their own homes in the
community. Reach Deaf Services is committed to ensuring that the
people in our service are empowered to live the best life possible. We
are recruiting to ensure that the right staff are in place, prepared,
trained, and ready to support people as they transition to their new
homes. We are hugely committed to investing in our staff and provide a
very generous training package.
Reach Deaf Services are seeking Support Workers to provide support to
the people who live in their own homes in our community service. Our
vision is to support people to live an inclusive life with equal
opportunities empowering each person to shape and direct their future.
The successful candidates will support and facilitate individuals to
transition from the residential to their own homes and support them to
develop and hold valued social roles in the community.
THIS POSITION IS for up to **Apply on the website** hours per week, to
include some evenings, sleepovers and weekends. The rate of pay is
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include one weekend per month and inclusion on an on call roster.
Additional Sundays and Bank Holidays are paid at double time. You will
be working as part of a team with opportunity to have dedicated key
working hours to support people to develop skills they need for life
in the community.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW TEAM MEMBER with innovation, excellent
communication skills, a record of accomplishment of involvement in
their local community, flexibility and creativity. This person will be
expected to support people in their everyday life whilst supporting
them around interests of their choosing and continuing to explore new
areas of interest with them.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum Level 5 in Social Care, Community Care, Disability Studies
Applied Social Studies, Health Care or appropriate equivalent
* FETAC Level 4 ? Irish Sign Language desirable or willingness to
achieve within two years. THE ORGANISATION WILL FUND THE COST OF THE
TRAINING FOR LEVEL 3 AND 4.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge of supporting a person to transition from Residential
settings to the community.
* Knowledge of Residential Care legislation including HIQA?s
National Standards for Residential Service for Children and Adults
with Disabilities, and others as applicable
* Previous experience of safeguarding adults from Abuse
* Demonstrate sound knowledge of adults with disabilities
* Previous experience in supporting adults in a residential setting
* Willingness to undertake further education
WHAT WE OFFER
* Rewarding and flexible working environment, with excellent support
from a network of Team Leaders and Managers
* Set rosters and regular work hours
* Competitive rates of pay + Travel Expenses
* Induction and continued training programme to upskill in areas
such as Social Role Valorisation, Positive Behaviour Support,
Medication Management, Mental Health and various other areas required
to enable you to have the necessary skills in supporting people to
lead self-directed lives.
* **Apply on the website** days holidays, Maternity Benefit,
Excellent Pension Package, Employment Support Programme and
opportunities for career progression
IF THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY SPARKS YOUR INTEREST, PLEASE CONTACT US
Any interested applicants should forward their CV and a short covering
letter stating their suitability by email to **Apply on the website**
by Monday **Apply on the website** November **Apply on the website**.
If you require further details on this role, please contact Mary
Stringer directly at **Apply on the website**
_All offers of employment are subject to Garda Vetting._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
