Direct Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Ireland Talbot Group Full time
Location: Leinster Area Disability Service: Adult& Children Disability Residential Service Hours: 7 x 12 hour shifts over a 14 day period Salary Band:€14.50 per hour to €16.50 per hour (This includes Sunday premium pay and bank holiday pay) About Talbot Group: The Talbot Group aim to provide the highest quality of care and support to our residents to enable them to have the very best life they can and to maximise their independence.

We are appointing an individual who is enthusiastic and passionate to join our Team.

To provide services in line with our Vision, Mission, and Values, where the delivery of exceptional quality person centred care to our residents is their focus.

The successful applicant will be offered the opportunity for training and development so that we can achieve the best outcome for our residents, while at the same time supporting our staff in their professional development.

Purpose of the Role: The primary objective of this post is to provide care and support through a person-centred approach which meets the practical, physical, and emotional needs of residents, with an Intellectual Disability/ABI/Autism.

Person Centred Support To work under the direction of the Unit/Centre Manager to ensure that the highest possible standards of care are maintained at all times, consistent with the mission, vision and values of the service.

Working in partnership with MDT staff, families and other key people to support the resident to work towards and achieve their personal goals, guided by their individual care plan.

To act as a key worker for a named resident where appropriate.

Providing individualised support, using a facilitative approach to personal care, whilst ensuring residents right to dignity and respect at all times.

Enabling the resident to eat a well-balanced diet, through supporting him/her in meal preparation at whatever level of assistance he/she requires, promoting personal choice at all times.

Assisting and promoting good personal care skills, e.g.

toileting, bathing/showering To carry out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of residents.

Facilitating the resident to take an active part in their community, by supporting them in whatever way necessary to use a wide range of community facilities.

This may involve trips/excursions outside of normal working hours.

Role Requirements: Fetac Level 5 Health Care Major Award or its equivalent Experience working in a care environment.

Good knowledge of the principals and techniques utilised in cognitive rehabilitation.

Knowledge of National Disability Standards (HIQA) Desirable Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience in providing care for persons with an intellectual disability.

Experience working in a rehabilitation setting.

Full driving licence.

Have completed Intellectual Disability Module as part of Fetac 5 Major Award.

Rewards & Benefits: Comprehensive induction process Extensive training programme On-going mentoring and support Continuous Professional Development support Career progression opportunities Competitive salary with increments 4 working weeks as annual leave Service based recognition awards €500 refer a friend initiative Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families Bike-to-Work Scheme Free onsite Car Parking If you are excited by this opportunity and would like to join our team as a Direct Support Worker we would like to hear from you.

Skills: Direct Support Worker Disability

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