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 Owners. We offer a
challenging career as part of our integrated team approach to
delivering services.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an
organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and
adults with disabilities in Ireland, and ranked 8th in the healthcare
division of the Irish Independent?s Best Employers **Apply on the
website** list.
We are currently seeking a number of highly-motivated SUPPORT WORKERS
to join our team in Adults Services across our Respite, Residential
and Day Services in Cork.
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent/ Temporary and Relief contracts.
CONTRACT HOURS: Full-Time, Part-time hours and Variable hours
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OVERVIEW OF THE POST:
* To provide support to Adult Service Owners to enable them to
participate in their community, increase their own personal
independence, achieve person centred goals and facilitate inclusion.
* The support worker will provide practical, personal and social
support to the individuals and groups they work with.
* The Support worker will be able to drive a minibus to support
Service Owners to come to and from services and to attend external
activities.
* Must be flexible regarding working hours (afternoons, evening,
night duty and weekend work).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):
* Supporting groups with planning and implementation of weekly
schedules.
* Working in partnership with Service Owners to facilitate their
active involvement in the development and achievement of personal and
group goals.
* Working in line with the national New Directions Policy and
Guidelines and in accordance with the Health Information and Quality
Authority (HIQA) Regulations.
* Working in partnership with Service Owners to enable them to
achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their
communities.
* To drive the mini bus daily to support Service Owners to come to
and from day services/hubs/outings.
* To drive the Service Owners to and from their community
activities.
* Working as part of the staff team to contribute to the development
and delivery of a variety of programmes which empower Service Owners
to be effective in their personal and family lives, in their working
lives and in their community and leisure pursuits
* Assisting with all activities of daily living; personal care,
showering, pool changing, session support, escort duties and dealing
with any other special needs of Service Owners.
* Be available to escort on transport across the county/city.
* Undergo any training that is specific to supporting the needs of
the Service Owners.
* Responsible for general well-being of Service Owners whilst in
attendance.
* Report to Adult Services Manager/designate in relation to general
maintenance, transport and security.
* Attendance at staff meeting and Support Worker/Team meetings
* Develop, Participate and contribute to the Person Centred Planning
and key working Process.
* Participate in and support Service Owners with their
therapy/clinical programs including hydrotherapy.
* Participate in sports and leisure programmes.
* Be expected to honour and respect the diverse requirements of both
individuals, families and groups using the service
* Work as part of the team within the service, will be reliable and
professional in their work
* Respect the confidentiality code at all times
* Report all suspect or allegations of abuse in adherence with Adult
Safeguarding Policy
* Adhere to all Health and Safety directives and guidance.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:_
* FETAC level 5 or equivalent in care or other healthcare
qualification.
* Experience in providing personal care is required
* Experience of supporting Service Owners to achieve their personal
goals and Person Centred Plan goals.
* Access to own transport
* Possess a full clean category B driving licence
* Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
_DESIRABLE CRITERIA:_
* Demonstrate an awareness of the rights of people with disabilities.
* Experience working with adults with disabilities in the community
setting
* Access to own transport.
* Experience in working with Service Owners with a wide range of
support needs.
* Possess a full clean driving licence.
IF YOU FEEL YOU?D FIT THE ROLE THEN PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
TODAY.
BENEFITS
As an employee of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range
of benefits, including:
* Great training and CPD opportunities
* Competitive salary
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Long service reward schemes
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
* Wellbeing Benefits
For a full list of our benefits,
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
