?ENABLE IRELAND is a leading national voluntary organisation which
provides family support services for people with disabilities and
their families, in partnership with the HSE and other State and
voluntary agencies.
We require dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the
highest quality services possible to service users. We offer a
challenging career as part of our integrated team approach to
delivering services.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an
organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and
adults with disabilities in Ireland, and ranked 8th in the healthcare
division of the Irish Independent?s _BEST EMPLOYERS **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** _list.
We are currently seeking highly-motivated SUPPORT WORKERS WITH DRIVING
DUTIES to join our team in Adult Services Little Island, Cork or other
Cork City or Suburbs location as required.
CONTRACT TYPE: This is a permanent contract.
CONTRACT HOURS: Full time **Apply on the website**hrs per week
OVERVIEW OF THE POST:
* To provide support to adult Service Owners to enable them to
participate in their community, increase their own personal
independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion.
* The support worker will provide practical, personal and social
support to the individuals and groups they work with
* The Support worker will plan and facilitate individual and group
sessions.
* The Support worker will be able to drive a minibus to support
Service Owners to come to and from services and to attend external
activities.
* This position requires the Support worker to be flexible regarding
working hours (afternoons, evening & Saturday work).
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Working in partnership with Service Owners to facilitate their
active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and
group goals.
* Working as part of the staff team contribute to the development
and delivery of a variety of programs which empower Service Owners to
be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working
lives and in their community and leisure pursuits
* Supporting groups with planning and implementation of weekly
schedules to include the delivery of both **Apply on the website**
sessions and group sessions.
* Working in partnership with Service Owners to enable them to
achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their
communities.
* Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centered
Planning and key working Process.
* Participate in and support Service Owners with their
therapy/clinical programs including hydrotherapy.
* Participate in sports and leisure programmes.
* To drive the service bus daily to support Service Owners to come
to and from day services/hubs/outings.
* To report any health and safety concerns in relation to driving
the bus, equipment, vehicle and Service Owners who use this service.
* To drive the Service Owners to and from their community
activities.
* Be available to escort on transport across the county/city which
can include early morning and late afternoons.
* Report any safeguarding concerns to the designated officer or line
manager.
* Maintain professionalism in working relationships with Service
Owners, colleagues and management.
* To carry out duties in a respectful manner at all times.
* Maintain the dignity of the Service Owner at all times.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:_
* FETAC level 5 or equivalent in care or healthcare qualification.
* Experience providing personal care required
* Experience of supporting Service Owners to achieve their personal
goals and Person Centred Plan goals.
* Experience of working effectively as part of a team
* Possess a full clean driving license.
* Access to own transport.
* Be willing to drive the company bus & hold a D/D1 Driving Licence.
_DESIRABLE CRITERIA:_
* Demonstrate an awareness of the rights of people with disabilities
* Experience working with adults with disabilities in the community
setting
* Experience in working with Service Owners with a wide range of
support needs.
IF YOU FEEL YOU WOULD FIT THE ROLE THEN PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
TODAY.
BENEFITS
As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide
range of benefits, including:
* Excellent training opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Generous annul leave entitlements
* Long service reward schemes
* Paid maternity/adoptive leave
* Wellbeing benefits
For a full list of our benefits,
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
