Job Details: Gateway Community Care: Support Worker


Irish Future
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Dublin 1
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Gateway Community Care: Support Worker


JOB TITLE: SUPPORT WORKER

_JOB PURPOSE:_

Would you like to pursue a new role in the social care sector? If so,
GATEWAY COMMUNITY CARE are currently expanding their team and looking
for SUPPORT WORKERS to join their Residential Service. In this role
you will be supporting young adults with Intellectual Disabilities. It
is the most rewarding career, and you can really make a difference to
someone's life. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates of all
levels to gain more experience and progress their career within the
social care sector.

_POSITION TYPES AVAILABLE: _Full Time, Part time or Relief

_LOCATION: __Sligo_

_KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:_

* To facilitate and implement a person-centred approach for our
service users.
* To promote and protect the rights of people in a manner that
respects their dignity and their privacy.
* Work positively and constructively with young adults who present
with challenging behaviour.
* Support the Person in Charge and other Care Workers in providing a
high-quality service.
* To actively seek new interests and opportunities for service
users.
* To ensure the overall wellbeing of service users in all areas of
their lives including health and personal care

_APPLICANTS MUST HAVE:_

* 1 plus year experience working with vulnerable adults or children
with intellectual disabilities
* A passion for promoting and empowering those you support.
* A team player willing to work as part of a team.
* A knowledge of the HIQA regulations and standards
* Excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills.
* Enthusiasm, energy, and creativity.
* Excellent IT and report writing skills.
* 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.

_REQUIREMENTS:_

* Minimum QQI Level 5 or 6 in Social care, Healthcare, Childcare,
Pre-Nursing Studies or equivalent.
* Have a full manual Irish driving licence.
* Flexible availability - including weekend work, day shifts and
sleepover shifts

_BENEFITS:_

* Competitive pay rates
* Career progression
* Continuous training provided
* Bike to work scheme

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** OR CALL **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.



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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health

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