ADULT SUPPORT WORKERS ? ADULT DAY SERVICES CASTLECONNELL LIMERICK
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULT SUPPORT WORKERS ?
(PART-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HPW)
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To provide opportunities for people with disabilities to develop a
range of options in the areas of training, employment and greater
inclusion in the community generally.
The service is one which is based on the promotion of dignity, respect
and the development of choice for those who use the service.
Supporting individual service users to participate in the various
programmes and activities within the service.
Working through a Person-Centred approach and in line with Enable
Ireland?s code of practice, policies & procedures.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assisting service user?s with their personal care needs and any
other individual needs that may arise, including the administration of
medication, working in accordance with Enable Ireland?s policies and
procedures.
* Provide assistance to service users with centre based day to day
activities and Programmes.
* Assisting and supporting individuals in a community setting,
including some lone working. This can involve assisting people to
access various employment settings, educational and/or social/leisure
facilities within their own community. Driving service users on Enable
Ireland transport or other transport to and from the service centre,
social activities or outings.
* Driving and escort duties on Enable Ireland buses to transport
service users to and from home each morning and evening.
* Working as part of a team to contribute to the design and further
development of the service in line with new directions.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* QQI Level 5 in Care skills to include a module on special
needs(total 8 modules) or Special Needs equivalent course
* Minimum of two years? experience working with Adults with
additional needs
* To hold a full clean drivers licence with no restrictions and be
willing to drive Enable Ireland vehicles
* Effective communication skills and good recording practices
* Knowledge of social model of disability.
* Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone working.
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.
Please download person specification, job description and employment
application forms below and forward completed applications by email to
Edel Godley at **Apply on the website**
INFORMAL QUERIES TO BY EMAIL TO: Nancy Geary at **Apply on the
website**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4pm Tuesday 2nd February **Apply on the
website**
INTERVIEW DATE: Via Microsoft teams video link 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 will be subject to
Garda vetting/police clearance.
* 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: Health
