disabilities both nationally and locally through our centres in
Dublin, Limerick and Waterford and our Outreach Services. The mission
of the CRC is that by working together we make a positive difference
to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and carers.
Our vision is that people with disabilities achieve their potential
and live full lives as equal and valued citizens. _
COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER ? ADULT SERVICES
_Specified purpose contract, **Apply on the website**hrs per week,
(Monday to Sunday roster 8am to 8pm). Flexibility to work some
evenings and weekends is essential. This role will be based in CRC
Community Hubs_
Community Support Workers in CRC are responsible for supporting the
individual goals of adults through a Person Centred Planning (PCP)
process based on HSE New Directions Policy, as well as providing
individualised personal care support as required.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL:
* Have a minimum of social studies or other relevant qualification
such as Healthcare Support ? QQI Level 5 is essential
* Working knowledge of the New Directions policy
* Have the ability to plan and implement suitable activities in
partnership with adults
* Ability to work on their own initiative
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Have a good awareness of health & safety issues
* Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
applications.
* Be a creative and innovative team member with a strong commitment
to the empowerment of people who have a disability
* Covid planning and orientation experience
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* At least six months experience of working with adults with
disabilities.
* The ability to plan and work with adults and their supports to
ensure a meaningful day in line with their aspirations
* Acting as a Key Worker for adults with disabilities
* Have previous experience of working in a classroom environment is
desirable
* Supporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing
difficulties, including specific supports such as suctioning
Informal enquiries to Jean Oswell, **Apply on the website** or **Apply
on the website** Department of Health Salary Scale ? Health Care
Assistant ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**,**Apply
on the website**. Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and
supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as
short-listing will apply. Full job specification available on request.
An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment
process.
_Please forward a letter of application quoting REF CRC**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** with a full CV to __**Apply on the
website**__ or via Irish Jobs. Applications must be received on or
before 5pm Wednesday, **Apply on the website**th of December **Apply
on the website**._
_PLEASE NOTE INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
