COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS (SOCIAL CARE WORKER)
BRAY CO. WICKLOW
BRAND NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
PERMANENT FULL TIME **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER MONTH/PART TIME
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER MONTH
We currently have an exciting opportunity for qualified Community
Support Workers to join our services in a residential setting in Bray,
Co. Wicklow. As a Community Support Worker, you will be involved in
supporting clients to achieve their personal outcomes to build on
their potential and to develop positive roles within their home and in
the community. Working hours will be variable including day shifts,
sleepovers, weekends, and unsociable hours. This is a new service
supporting 3 clients transition from respite and day services to
residential services. Shifts will comprise of Waking Nights,
Sleepovers and Day Shifts. THIS IS A 1:1 SERVICE.
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:
* QQI level 7 in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by
QQI).
* Experience of working with clients with Autism.
* A passion for promoting and empowering those you support
* A team player willing to lone work as well as working as part of a
team
* A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
* Excellent organisation and communication skills
* Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity
* Excellent IT and report writing skills
* Hold a full driving licence and be willing to drive location
vehicles
* Can deal with confidential information in a discreet and
responsible manner.
* Be flexible to work a variety of rostered shifts over a seven-day
work period.
* Understanding and experience of therapeutic interventions
DESIRABLE:
* Experience of working alone in a one-to-one environment as well as
experience of teamwork.
* Experience of dealing with complex behaviours that challenge and
with behavioral supports
* CPI experience
* Experience in alternative communications
* Experience of creative problem-solving techniques
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To facilitate and implement a person-centered approach for our
clients appropriate to their wishes and goals
* To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that
respects their dignity, their right to make choices and their privacy
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for people to
develop meaningful roles in their communities
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of clients in all areas of their
lives including health and personal care
* To assist in the teaching of life skills in cooking, budgeting,
cleaning & building confidence
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid as per the HSE
consolidated pay scales in line with required qualifications and
relevant experience. TO APPLY:?E-mail your CV and cover letter to
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
For further information please check out our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
