SUPPORT WORKER
Ref: SW/NAHVI/**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**
The National Association of Housing for Visually Impaired (NAHVI) are
currently inviting applications for the posts of Support Worker. This
exciting role will be based within one of the NAHVI houses, located in
the Donabate area. We are looking for someone who can provide high
quality support to adults/young people to enable them to live
independently.
NAHVI was formed to address the long-term needs of adults/young people
with a visual impairment who may also have an additional disability
e.g. learning, hearing or physical and have complex needs as a result
of social, cultural, economic or emotional factors. This is an
exciting opportunity to join a developing service; at times you may
have to support individuals with behaviours that challenge, but full
training will be given within this small, friendly team in order for
you and ourselves to get the right fit.
The successful candidate must have experience (paid or unpaid)
providing care or support for someone. This?does not need to be
formal experience?and?is not limited to experience?supporting
someone?with a learning disability. This criteria is met if the
applicant can demonstrate experience?such as?caring or
supporting?a?child,?family member or friend,
volunteering?or?completing?a?work placement?which included?care
or support_._
Flexibility is key as shifts may include day, evening, weekend or
sleepover shifts. The exact shift pattern will be discussed in more
detail at interview. You should have a full current driving licence
that will enable you to meet the requirements to drive service or
mobility cars. We are looking for that special candidate who can
communicate well to develop credible and effective working
relationship, be sensitive to the needs of the people we support and
above all else are kind, caring and patient.
We can offer a range of contract lengths and hours, generous pay of
between ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** ?
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(Dependant on qualifications and exp), with a Night Time Support
Payment available, staff perks and a friendly and supportive team from
the get go. Our positions are not just a job and you really do help
change lives and would be helping us to fulfil our mission of working
together to achieve dreams and transform lives.
If this sounds like the right role for you please email **Apply on the
website** with your CV, explaining how you meet the above criteria by
MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
If you have any queries, please contact Susan on **Apply on the
website**
NAHVI is an equal opportunities employer and as such welcomes
applications from all persons regardless of race, creed, gender,
disability, family status or sexual orientation.
_PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO CURRENT COVID-**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** PANDEMIC
NAHVI MUST BE AWARE OF ANY APPLICANTS WHO HAVE MORE THAN ONE EMPLOYER,
DUE TO HIGH RISK OF TRANSMISSION WITHIN THE SECTOR. PLEASE OUTLINE TO
IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER EMPLOYER AND THE NATURE OF THE WORK OF IN WHICH
YOU ARE INVOLVED. NAHVI MAY BE UNABLE TO USE STAFF WHO WORK
ELSEWHERE._
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Registered Charity No: CHY**Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
