Intellectual Disability Care Assistant

3 months ago

Dublin, Ireland Cheeverstown House Full time

Intellectual Disability Care Assistant

New Directions (Day Supports)

 

Permanent and Specified Purpose Contracts

Full-time and part-time (39/19.5 hours per week)


Role Description:              

The Care Assistant supports people to live their best life through person centred support. The role focus on providing meaningful experiences and skills development for individuals supported, respecting will and preference. Key to this role is the ability to support people to connect with their community and foster positive social roles. The Care Assistant/Support Worker will:

 

        Plan and deliver supports that are person-centred, which will enable people to have full and meaningful lives.

 

        Respond to individual needs, interests and desires in planning and delivering supports.

 

        Support people to access community-based services and opportunities, enabling people to develop relationships and roles to ensure people are included and valued in their own communities.

 

        Work to maximise opportunities for people to meet their potential.

 

The Care Assistant/Support Worker will support people in one of our community based, day service locations, within the Dublin South West catchment area including Tallaght and Templeogue.

 

Person specification:

Essential:

  • A QQI qualification e.g. Level 5 (Major Award/8 modules) in a relevant area e.g. health, community, care.
  • Values that correspond with Cheeverstown's values.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good listening skills.
  • A person-centred approach to the provision of supports, including an understanding of the individual needs and abilities of each person.
  • Flexibility and ability to respond to changing needs and situations.
  • Openness to providing supports across a variety of activities.
  • Commitment and dedication to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disability and autism.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Good IT and administrative skills.

 

Desirable:

  • Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Experience supporting people with autism.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the New Directions standards.
  • Possess a full clean driver's license and willingness to drive.

 

The role of Care Assistant/Support Worker is significant in a person's life. The work is rewarding, varied and interesting. Salary will be paid at Care Assistant ID grade on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include access to appropriate Pension Scheme; Health Services Staff Credit Union and Health Insurance Group Discount Scheme. Depending on the number of successful candidates, a panel may be formed for future vacancies.

 

A detailed job description is available via email from careers@cheeverstown.ie

 

 

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Cillian McCormack Doyle, Area Manager on cmdoyle@cheeverstown.ie

Colette McLoughlin, Area Manager on cmcloughlin@cheeverstown.ie

 

 

 

CHEEVERSTOWN HOUSE LTD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER


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