WOULD YOU LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH A LEADING IRISH NATIONAL
VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION?
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.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for 2X FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK, based in Co Clare
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Part Time
THE ROLE:
To provide in-home respite to families of children and young adults
with disabilities. The in-home support service will be coordinated by
the Family Support & Respite Co-coordinator, who will prioritize
families to be involved in the service, who agrees with each family
the type and level of support to be provided. The In-home Support
worker will be supervised by and work closely with the Family Support
& Respite Co-coordinator.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* To work in accordance with Enable Ireland?s code of Practice,
Guidelines for working with children and families and other National
Policies, Guidelines and procedures as appropriate.
* Personal assistance in the areas of toileting, eating, dressing
and transferring as required.
* Assist service user with therapy exercises as required.
* Facilitate in social and leisure activities as required.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:_
* Minimum FEAC Level 5 Childcare course to include module on special
needs or Special Needs equivalent course (total 8 modules)
* Hold a full clean driving licence
_DESIRABLE CRITERIA:_
* 1 Years? experience of working with children with additional
needs.
* Up to date Manual Handling, First Aid, Children First,,ABA
Programme, PECS and LAMH
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH
OUR ORGANISATION AND HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED FOR
THE ROLE.
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To apply please download person specification, job description and
application forms below and forward completed applications by email to
Edel Godley at **Apply on the website**
Informal enquiries to Margaret Dixon: **Apply on the website**
Closing date for applications: Friday **Apply on the website**th
September **Apply on the website**
Interview Date: To be confirmed
(APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON THE ENABLE IRELAND APPLICATION FORM
ONLY. CV?S WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
ENABLE IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
* _The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to
Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant_
* _Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the
position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not
shortlisted for interview._
* _Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from
all sections of the community._
* _The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised
position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to
change this prior to appointment_
Please review the Enable Ireland?s External Data Protection Notice
available at
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
