Advocates for Personal Potential (APP) Training Service was
established in **Apply on the website** and provides a community-
based, person centred, outreach support service for adults with an
Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) and co-occurring difficulties. APP's
approach focuses on emotional supports, practical guidance, and
advocacy. Our aim to improve the individual?s quality of life,
empowering them to make decisions and choices that enhance their
capacity to live more meaningful lives in their
community.?Our?service locations?are?within counties Donegal,
Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan/Monaghan and our?service delivery works in
line with the HSE?s Day Service national policy (New Directions
**Apply on the website**)
SUPPORT WORKER (CARRICK-ON-SHANNON, CO LEITRIM)
An opportunity is available for an energetic enthusiastic person to
become part of our expanding team in providing direct support on a
**Apply on the website**-1 basis to adults on the Autism Spectrum.
(inc. Mental Health challenges). We currently have one support worker
vacancy within our Cavan and Carrickonshannon service locations.
You will be working in a person-centred way to assist individuals to
achieve their goals by enhancing their capacity to live more
meaningful lives in their community.
CRITERIA:
* Have a relevant third level qualification (min Degree Level) in a
Health Studies discipline (Health & Social Care) or Disability Sector.
Experience working with people with ASD is also desirable.
* You must also hold a current full clean driving licence & suitable
means of transport available.
APPLY BY:
Close of business on?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH?JAN **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**?by sending on your?FULL CURRICULUM VITAE AND A COVERING
LETTER?via email to?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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JOB DESCRIPTION
In your Support Worker role, you will be required-
* To meet/support members on an individual and/or group basis in
order to assess & support their needs (Social, educational,
independent living, employment, emotional and otherwise as
appropriate).
* To deliver a support service according to members needs including
those that may arise as well as maintaining one?s
capacity,?community involvement & independence having been developed
within the member?s engagement within APP?s programme process.
* This extended support role will be delivered in compliance with
our ?Making Connections/Connect 4 Life? programmes & following the
principal of person centredness as laid down by APP and also in line
with the HSE?s New Directions policy document.
* To monitor all members? progress on an ongoing basis & to keep
records of same in accordance with programme guidelines.
* To deliver all specified supports to members to the highest
possible standards; ensuring the health and safety & welfare of
members; and in accordance with instructions from APP Management &
Programme Staff.
* To source, organise, deliver & facilitate the provision off and
access to the relevant supports, services, training sessions/courses,
social activities & needs as required by each individual. This will
involve your attendance at off-site locations delivering supports on
an outreach basis.
* To establish & maintain communication networks with families,
local communities, services and employers in the delivery of each
member support needs & in the development of the APP service.
* To maintain programme records as specified by APP Management &
Programme Staff.
* To liaise with APP Management & Programme Staff in relation to
each member being supported. This will complement the delivery of
supports to members and maintain ongoing progress.
* To liaise also with HSE Adult Day Service staff & attend their
review meetings in relation to the members being supported.
* To attend Staff monthly review meetings & ongoing Staff
supervision sessions.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties & other duties may be
assigned from time to time in response to programme development &
members? needs.
Units of learning & Development Selective
Job Types: Monday to Friday **Apply on the website**pm -?Full-time
--?Fixed Term contract.
ABOUT OUR SERVICE
Advocates for Personal Potential (APP) Training Service was
established in **Apply on the website** and provides a community-
based, person centred, outreach support service for adults with an
Autism Spectrum Diagnosis (ASD) and co-occurring difficulties. APP's
approach focuses on emotional supports, practical guidance, and
advocacy. Our aim to improve the individual?s quality of life,
empowering them to make decisions and choices that enhance their
capacity to live more meaningful lives in their
community.?Our?service locations?are?within counties Donegal,
Sligo, Leitrim and Cavan/Monaghan and our?service delivery works in
line with the HSE?s Day Service national policy (New Directions
**Apply on the website**)
SUPPORT WORKER (CARRICK-ON-SHANNON, CO LEITRIM)
An opportunity is available for an energetic enthusiastic person to
become part of our expanding team in providing direct support on a
**Apply on the website**-1 basis to adults on the Autism Spectrum.
(inc. Mental Health challenges). We currently have one support worker
vacancy within our Cavan and Carrickonshannon service locations.
You will be working in a person-centred way to assist individuals to
achieve their goals by enhancing their capacity to live more
meaningful lives in their community.
CRITERIA:
* Have a relevant third level qualification (min Degree Level) in a
Health Studies discipline (Health & Social Care) or Disability Sector.
Experience working with people with ASD is also desirable.
* You must also hold a current full clean driving licence & suitable
means of transport available.
APPLY BY:
Close of business on?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH?JAN **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**?by sending on your?FULL CURRICULUM VITAE AND A COVERING
LETTER?via email to?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
-------------------------
JOB DESCRIPTION
In your Support Worker role, you will be required-
* To meet/support members on an individual and/or group basis in
order to assess & support their needs (Social, educational,
independent living, employment, emotional and otherwise as
appropriate).
* To deliver a support service according to members needs including
those that may arise as well as maintaining one?s
capacity,?community involvement & independence having been developed
within the member?s engagement within APP?s programme process.
* This extended support role will be delivered in compliance with
our ?Making Connections/Connect 4 Life? programmes & following the
principal of person centredness as laid down by APP and also in line
with the HSE?s New Directions policy document.
* To monitor all members? progress on an ongoing basis & to keep
records of same in accordance with programme guidelines.
* To deliver all specified supports to members to the highest
possible standards; ensuring the health and safety & welfare of
members; and in accordance with instructions from APP Management &
Programme Staff.
* To source, organise, deliver & facilitate the provision off and
access to the relevant supports, services, training sessions/courses,
social activities & needs as required by each individual. This will
involve your attendance at off-site locations delivering supports on
an outreach basis.
* To establish & maintain communication networks with families,
local communities, services and employers in the delivery of each
member support needs & in the development of the APP service.
* To maintain programme records as specified by APP Management &
Programme Staff.
* To liaise with APP Management & Programme Staff in relation to
each member being supported. This will complement the delivery of
supports to members and maintain ongoing progress.
* To liaise also with HSE Adult Day Service staff & attend their
review meetings in relation to the members being supported.
* To attend Staff monthly review meetings & ongoing Staff
supervision sessions.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties & other duties may be
assigned from time to time in response to programme development &
members? needs.
Units of learning & Development Selective
Job Types: Monday to Friday **Apply on the website**pm -?Full-time
--?Fixed Term contract.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
