VACANCY: 2X ACTIVITY WORKERS, PART-TIME, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
HOURS PER WEEK, INITIAL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**-MONTH CONTRACTS
L?Arche Cork are recruiting for two Activity Workers to collaborate
in the planning and provision of a suite of activities for adults with
intellectual disability (ID), with a predominant focus on older adults
with ID and on active citizenship in the wider community.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE ROLE OF ACTIVITY WORKER:
* To create opportunity for adults with ID to enjoy social
connectedness and/or meaningful social roles, both within and outside
of the L?Arche community.
* To promote quality of life, physical, and emotional health, in
identifying supports and pastimes for older adults with ID.
* To support and encourage participation in organised activities.
This includes online or group activities, such as music or chair-based
yoga.
* To adopt a Person-Centred approach in responsiveness to the
identified needs and preferences of adults with ID, facilitating their
independence.
* To be adaptable to changing needs, with due regard to aging adults
with ID.
* To function as an advocate as required.
* To network in the community and engage volunteers.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:
* A minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in social care, or equivalent
qualification with a minimum of 2-years? experience in intellectual
disabilities.
* Strong organisational skills ? time management, work planning,
and initiative.
* Honed communication and people skills ? active listening and
teamwork.
* Commitment to best practice, to regulations, and to L?Arche
policy, especially regarding safeguarding, upholding confidentiality,
and accountability.
* Some degree of flexibility in response to arising needs.
* Full clean driving licence.
* The post is subject to Garda vetting.
SALARY SCALE: HSE Health Care Assistant **Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** Euros per
annum, pro rata.
Please refer to Job Description for further details of the role.
Queries about the posts should be directed to the Day Service
Co-Ordinator by phone or email as follows, Tel: **Apply on the
website**-**Apply on the website** or Email: **Apply on the website**.
L?Arche Cork is an equal opportunity employer.
If you believe you have the necessary enthusiasm, competencies, and
experience to bring to this role, please email your letter of
application and CV to?**Apply on the website**. The closing date for
applications is THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY AT
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
