FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER, MID-WEST & SOUTHERN REGION
ABOUT THE MDI:
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland is a member driven voluntary organisation
which aims to provide information and support to people with
neuromuscular conditions?and their families through a range of
support services. MDI?s objective is to?promote through practical
empowerment, independent living for people with muscular dystrophy.
MDI supports advocating for services to enable people with
neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and to live a
life of their own choosing. MDI also aims to support and fund research
into neuromuscular conditions.
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) offers a range of support services
nationally to persons affected by neuromuscular conditions and their
families. The holder of this position will deliver a Youth Respite
Service and coordinate summer camps provided by MDI to its members in
the Western Health Service Executive Area and deliver a Family Support
Service providing support to families in the Western and the Midlands
Health Service Executive Area.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of health and
social services and the needs of people living with disabilities. The
candidate will have experience of outcome driven advocacy work and
experience in the provision of practical support to adults/young
people with disabilities and their families. A full clean driving
licence is essential to this post.
LOCATION: MDI has two Regional Office one is located in
Spina?Bifida?& Hydrocephalus?Association?Delta Retail, Ballysimon
Road, Co Limerick and the other is currently in the Irish Guide Dogs,
Model Farm Road, Cork. The successful candidate can choose which
office space is more convenient to their location. The holder of this
position will deliver the Family Support Programme in the Mid-West
Region (Limerick, Clare and Tipperary ) and the Southern Region (Cork
and Kerry).
REPORTING TO: National Head of Services
CONTRACT TYPE: Part-Time, One Year Fixed Term Contract covering leave
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
_FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMME_
FAMILY & MEMBER SUPPORT
* Provide personal contact and support to persons affected by
neuromuscular conditions, their families and carers.
* Support members and their families in accessing short term respite
care in accordance with the MDI?s Respite Policy.
* Assess the needs of new members and advocate as appropriate.
* Provide information to members and their families on accessing
entitlements to financial supports, health care and equipment.
ADVOCACY
* Network and advocate with the Health Service Executive, Department
of Social Protection and all other appropriate statutory and voluntary
service providers in liaison with MDI in order to provide adequate
service provision for individuals and families.
* Promote the concept of independent living and personal assistance
to members and encourage members to participate in opportunities
appropriate to their expressed needs.
* Liaise with other organisations and groups to advise on and
encourage accessibility for MDI?s members.
* Promote the work of MDI with statutory and other service providers
through training, networking and raising awareness.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
* Seek opportunities for the provision of activities in employment,
education, recreational and well-being driven initiatives.
* Plan and develop a social support network for members.
EVENT MANAGEMENT/HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
* Co-ordinate and attend annual holiday breaks.
* Line-manage staff at holiday breaks and when required.
* Maintain records, expenses and budgets for holiday breaks when
required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
* Assist with personal care on holiday breaks if and when required.
* Organise and plan peer support and learning opportunities and
events for members that will develop a social support network for
adult members
_GENERAL_
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with National MDI staff
e.g. fundraising, PR, Administration, Information support etc.
* Provide monthly reports, monitoring data and service evaluations
as required by the Head of Services.
* Participate in national fundraising initiatives.
* Participate in internal supervision with the line manager and
external one to one and group supervision with a trained accredited
professionals.
* Attend team meetings and staff training as required.
* Engage in fundraising initiatives and partake in the annual MDI
Awareness Campaign.
* Any other duties that may be required by the organisation to full
fill the needs of the post.
_PERSON SPECIFICATION_
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A minimum of 3 years? experience of working with young people and
adults with disabilities and or delivering youth/families services to
marginalised groups in society.
* Relevant 3rd level qualification.
* Proven ability to plan projects and activities.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative, independently and as
part of a wider team.
* 1 ? 2 years? experience of organising and managing people.
* Proven ability to work.
* Experience of report writing and excellent communication skills.
* Excellent administration and time management skills.
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite).
* This post requires flexibility which includes evening and weekend
work.
* Due to the nature of this post a Full, clean drivers licence is
essential.
* Will need to complete the following training (will be provided by
the organisation):
* Manual Handling
* First Aid
* Children?s First Training
* Vulnerable Adult Training
* Gluais Training
* Infection and control Training
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
* Familiarity with the Irish social, educational and medical systems
* Experience of compiling statistics
KEY BEHAVIOURS:
* Organised and focussed.
* Empathy
* Diplomacy
* Determination, flexibility
* Commitment to the aims and goals of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.
_TERMS AND CONDITIONS_
* One Year Fixed Term Contract, covering leave.
* This is a part time position, **Apply on the website** hours per
week, one hour paid break.
* Probation period 6 months
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave pro rata
* This post is subject to Garda Clearance
* Salary Scale: Social Care Worker Point 1 ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** pro rata which is paid monthly by
way of electronic transfer.
* Travel is a key feature of this role and having access to a full
clean driving licence.
* Due to the nature of the service, flexible working is a feature of
this role and evening and weekend work may be required.
* Being available to attend one week-long camp/holiday programme can
be a feature of this role.
* The above position is subject to availability of ongoing funding
Please email your CV and Cover Letter to: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
The closing date, WEDNESDAY 6TH OF OCT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Shortlisting will be applied, and interviews will take place week 1st
and 2nd week in October.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
