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. _
SENIOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER - FIRHOUSE LOCAL CENTRE
_Specified purpose contract, full-time **Apply on the website**hours
per week, flexibility to work evenings and weekends essential. Moving
to Monday to Sunday Rosters 8am to 8pm._
Senior Community Support Workers have responsibility 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 additionally assist the Manager in the
day-to-day operations of the centre and community hubs. This is an
exciting opportunity for individuals working in the disability sector
to progress their career and gain management experience.
APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA:
* Have a minimum of Social Studies or relevant qualification QQI
Level 7
* Three years? experience of working with adults with disabilities
* A working knowledge of the New Directions policy, HSE Safeguarding
Vulnerable Adults and the HSE Framework for Person Centred Planning
* Have practical experience of co-ordinating / managing staff
* The management of all aspects of personal care
* 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, aassessment and
management of risk
* 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
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* Supporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing
difficulties, including specific supports such as suctioning
Informal enquiries to Catherine Stuart, Head of Adult Services, tel
**Apply on the website**.
Department of Health Salary Scale, Supervisor/Instructor; Salary range
full-time ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** to
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Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation
how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply.
_Please forward a letter of application quoting REFERENCE CRC**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** with full CV to __**Apply on
the website**__ by 5pm, Monday, **Apply on the website**st of March
**Apply on the website**_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
