RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT WORKERS
RESIDENTIAL ROSTER - FLEXIBLE HOURS AVAILABLE
1 YEAR FIXED TERM
ROLE SUMMARY
Dara Community Living provides supported living to people with
Intellectual Disabilities to live ordinary lives in their community.
A new supported living arrangement is being developed for a gentleman
whom presents with Asperger?s and wishes to live in the Dublin
region (west/Dublin 8 area). The successful candidate will provide
support with daily living skills in this gentleman?s home and act as
a strong role model, demonstrating a commitment to a person-centred
approach.
LOCATION:
Location is not yet established ? the area may be in the Dublin West
region.
MAIN DUTIES:
* Provide support in a community based residential home (sleepovers
and day support)
* Provide emotional support based on building a rapport of trust
* Assist with the development of skills for independent living
* Support the person to be an active participant in their local
community
* Support and building capacity for interdependence in community and
social networks
* Assist and support essential everyday skills such as, self-care,
laundry, general housekeeping and cooking skills A full, clean driving
licence is required for this position
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POST:
* Level 7 award in Social Care/Studies delivered by an Institute of
Technology, DIT or National University of Ireland
Or
* A relevant qualification received outside the State recognised by
NARIC as equivalent to the Irish Level 7 award.
Or
* Relevant third level qualification at degree level i.e. mental
health or Intellectual disability nursing, social work, psychology,
and/or allied health.
Or
* Post-graduate qualification in Autism Studies
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with **Apply
on the website** HSE revised consolidated Social Care Worker pay scale
or Nursing scale depending on qualifications.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
* At least one-year recent experience in the social care/disability
sector preferably in residential settings.
* Comfortable and experienced with lone working.
* Available to work a residential roster with sleepover and weekend
duty.
* Experience responding appropriately to any concerns.
* Experience in liaising and networking with community services.
* Ability to promote independence ? supporting others to learn
life skills.
* An understanding of the social model of disability.
* Be a mindful reflective professional.
* Experience of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD.
JOIN OUR TEAM ? BENEFITS
* Access to Educational Support Scheme
* Company pension with company contribution (including income
protection and death-in-service benefits)
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Free Parking
* Bike to Work scheme
* Training and development (CPD)
* Option to join the Health Service credit union
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications via cover letter and up to date CV to be forwarded to
**Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS NO LATER THAN 5PM FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview
will be contacted.
_DARA COMMUNITY LIVING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others