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. _
DRIVER / COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
FIRHOUSE LOCAL CENTRE & COMMUNITY HUBS
_PERMANENT CONTRACT, FULL-TIME_
_Monday to Sunday roster with flexibility to work remotely, some
evenings & weekends is __essential._
The Driver / Community Support Worker will have responsibility for the
safe transport of adults to and from the Centre and other driving
duties as required. As part of the Community Support Worker role, you
will support adults in achieving their goals in their local community.
This is achieved through a Person Cantered Planning (PCP) process
based on HSE New Directions Policy.
APPLICANTS FOR THESE POSITIONS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL
CRITERIA:
* A social studies or other relevant qualification ? QQI Level 5
full award
* Hold a clean D1 driving licence and be compliant with CPC
regulations
* 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
* IT skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Word applications
* Be a creative and innovative team member with a strong commitment
to theempowerment of people who have a disability
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ARE DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* At least six months experience of working with adults with
disabilities
* A working knowledge of the New Directions policy
* One year?s relevant driving experience
* The ability to plan and work with adults and their supports to
ensure a meaningfulday in line with their aspirations and goals
* Acting as a Key Worker for adults with disabilities
* Supporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing
difficulties, includingproviding specific supports such as suctioning
Informal enquiries to Elizabeth Plunkett, Coordinator, Tel **Apply on
the website** **Apply on the website**. Department of Health Salary
Scale, Healthcare Assistant (Salary range ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** to ?**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. A panel may be created for future
vacancies in Adult Services.
_Please forward a letter of application quoting relevant REFERENCE
NUMBER CRC **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** WITH A
FULL CV TO; Human Resources Department by email to **Apply on the
website** or through Irish Jobs. Applications must be received on or
before 5 pm, Wednesday, **Apply on the website**st August **Apply on
the website**, interviews commencing week of 5th September._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
