Job Details: Kerry Parents and Friends Association: Support Worker (Specified Purpose, Part-Time)


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Kerry Parents and Friends Association: Support Worker (Specified Purpose, Part-Time)
KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS
ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of
life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes and
choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to
support networks in their communities.

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POST: SUPPORT WORKER

Contract: Specified Purpose, Part-Time (**Apply on the website**.5
hours per week ? 4 week roster, weekdays and every second weekend)
Location: Valentia Residential Service

THE ROLE:

* The core activities for the post of Support Worker will include
planning and setting goals with the person to assist them in meeting
their personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living,
community integration, training and supported employment needs.
* As a Support Worker you will enable the people we support realise
their goals and achieve their identified priorities. You will also
provide support and act as an advocate for participation and inclusion
in the community on behalf of the person we support.
* The Support Worker operates within the framework of a person
centred approach and to actively engage with and promote co-operation
and partnership with other services, both internally and externally
and in particular with families.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support. Equivalent qualifications to
Healthcare support will be considered, with a minimum of 2 years
relevant experience working with Adults with an Intellectual
Disability.
* Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably
within a disability service.
* A full drivers licence essential.

_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._

FOR FULL DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE HR
DEPARTMENT AT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** OR BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**

ONLY THE ASSOCIATIONS APPLICATION FORM WILL BE ACCEPTED, STANDALONE
CV?S CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE ENSURE THE POST THAT YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR IS INCLUDED ON THE APPLICATION FORM WHERE INDICATED,
OTHERWISE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE PUT
FORWARD FOR SHORTLISTING CORRECTLY.

COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO EITHER:
**Apply on the website**?or **Apply on the website** BY 5PM ON
WEDNESDAY THE 7TH OF OCTOBER, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.

_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_


We need : English (Good)

Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health

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