Support Worker

CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with an intellectual disability, and children with autism.This is achieved by helping each service user reach their full potential, working in partnership with their families and carers, within the community.Support Worker - Children's Services and Home SupportPermanent - 25 hours per week, Base: Children's Home, Community, Saturday Allowance, Evenings and Weekends RequiredClosing date for applications: Tuesday 28th October ****Please note that a 12 month panel may be formed from these interviews from which future positions may be filled.Job DescriptionThe following description is intended to give a broad outline of the post only.It is neither inclusive nor definitive.Duties may be altered or amended by the Organisation to suit the changing needs of the organisation.Staff will be consulted regarding any such changes.Overall Purpose of PositionTo provide additional support to a child with Intellectual Disability who is enrolled in the WCCDS services.To encourage, promote and support the child in their own home and facilitate integration in to their local community.Main ResponsibilitiesHome support workers are employed by CoAction to support a child in their own home and therefore the main duties and responsibility are to that child.The hours appointed by the Children's Services Coordinator are particular to that child in their own home or community.The role of the Home Support Worker is to meet the individual needs of the child they support, with particular focus on the child's care needs, physical, health and safety issues.To treat all children and families with the utmost respect in line with CoAction's ethos.To be attentive to the physical needs of the service users in the delivery of personal and intimate care.To encourage participation in the day- to- day activities in their home.To contribute to the provision of a programme of stimulating activities for the child and to assist the child in developing recreation activities and hobbies.To escort and assist on social outings in their local community.To ensure the child is not subjected to any forms of abuse and in particular, to ensure they are not subject to bullying or the threat of bullying.To implement agreed programmes with the Children's Services Coordinator.Under the guidance of the Children's Services Coordinator to maintain good relationships with the child's family and other professionals.To ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to at all times.To keep the Children's Services Coordinator informed of all matters relating to the child's welfare through regular communication.To develop relevant skills and abilities by taking part in training courses open to you.To contribute in a positive and energetic manner to the overall development of CoAction and the services it provides.Whilst acknowledging the need for the professional sharing of information within the team, you are required to have strict regard to confidentiality within the team.To carry out other duties which may be agreed from time to time in discussion with the Children's Services CoordinatorConfidentialityAll records and information must remain strictly confidential, and all necessary measures must be taken to ensure that this confidentiality is protected.Essential QualificationsQQI level 5 in Healthcare or EquivalentFull Irish Driving LicenceA qualification in Child Care, Social Studies, or Disability Studies is desirable.Essential SkillsInitiativeExcellent communication skillsCaring skillsOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam WorkerArt and Craft skillsEssential ExperiencePrevious caring experience is required.This can include working with children, working with children /adults with special needs/intellectual disabilities or working with the elderly.Previous experience of working with children and families in the area of Intellectual Disability and/or special needs would be a distinct advantage.Key CompetenciesCaring natureGood communication skillsReliabilityUse of InitiativeTeam WorkerRemunerationThe remuneration for this post will be as per the CoAction **** salary scale for a Support Worker is €30,288 to €42,034 FTE depending on experience.This pay scale is subject to increase in **** in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations.BenefitsGenerous 25 days annual leave increasing with length of servicePensionPaid maternity and paternity leaveSick LeaveIncome ProtectionHealth BunnyLong Service VouchersEAPStaff Savings SchemeOnsite parkingOnly applicants with existing legal rights to work Ireland can be considered.CoAction West Cork is an equal opportunity employer#J-*****-Ljbffr