Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Enniscorthy, Loch Garman, Ireland Reachability Full time
Overview

Community Support Worker - Day Services - Permanent role at Reach Ability. This full-time position supports the Team Leader, Residential Team Leader and Residential and Day Services Manager in delivering day services for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain the physical and emotional well-being and personal hygiene of people with intellectual disabilities as assigned by the Unit Team Leader.
  • Support service users and residents in community living, enabling choice and control, social and civic participation, personal relationships, education and personal development.
  • Accept delegated responsibility for the health and hygiene of service users (children and/or adults) attending the Unit; cooperate with staff to create an environment that supports cognitive development, communication, motor skills, social integration, and appropriate activities (e.g., play, sports, outings).
  • Assist with activities of daily living including meals, kitchen skills, literacy and numeracy as appropriate, and implementing dietary programmes.
  • Support with medical and dental care, hospital appointments, and general well-being; participate in monitoring and recording progress in line with procedures.
  • Act as a link between the Unit and families; maintain confidentiality; participate in staff meetings and planning, and support the delivery of individual and group programmes.
  • Assist with supervision, training and monitoring of students and volunteers; act as a key worker where assigned; contribute to public awareness and service improvement initiatives.
  • Administer prescribed medicines in accordance with Reach Ability policies and keep required records; support consumer feedback mechanisms and participation in planning and service delivery.
  • Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and cooperation with organizational changes, policy implementation, and use of new technology.
  • Facilitate transport-related duties, drive organizational vehicles as required, conduct safety inspections, and support service users during outings and activations.
Minimum Requirements (Essential)
  • QQI (Fetac) Level 5 in Healthcare Support - Major Award or similar, or currently undertaking (minimum Year 2) or a BA in Applied Social Studies or equivalent.
  • At least one year of community support worker / care assistant experience.
  • Full Clean Driving Licence.
  • Be eligible to work in Ireland.
Remuneration

The successful candidate will be appointed on the Care Assistant HSE Hybrid Payscale (Sept 2008), € €20.66 per hour DOE. The closing date is Wednesday, September 10th; applications may close earlier if volume is high.

Recruitment Process

Selection will involve short-listing based on information provided in the application form / CV. Short-list criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in the advertisement.

Why Work for Reach Ability?

Benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Penny Bank and Christmas Savings Scheme; premium pay on Sundays/Public Holidays; Garda Vetting; induction and ongoing training; Education Assistance; 24 days annual leave (pro-rata); pension scheme; paid sick leave; paid maternity/paternity leave (minimum service applies); opportunities for career progression; employee discounts; group health insurance; Cycle to Work scheme; and related eligibility. Reach Ability is an equal opportunities employer.

Details

Job type: Permanent
• Job terms: Full-time
• Address: On site / Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland
• Sector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
• Hourly Salary Range: from €14.88 to €20.66
• Salary details: Depending on experience


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