Community Support Worker *driving Essential

Community Support Worker

Firhouse Local Centre & Community Hubs

Permanent, full time 39hrs per week based in Firhouse, Dublin 24.

*Driving is Essential part of role

Salary scale for this role is €32,743 to €41,488.

Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required is essential as services are delivered in line with the needs of the individuals (Monday to Sunday roster 8am-8pm).

Benefits:

§ Support for Training

§ Generous annual leave – 26 days per annum

§ Group health insurance

§ Support for training

§ Further Education Funding through CRC Higher Education Fund

§ Bike to work scheme

Essential Criteria:

§ A social studies or other relevant qualification – QQI Level 5 full award

§ Hold a clean D1 driving licence and be compliant with CPC regulations

The Driver / Community Support Worker will have responsibility for the safe transport of adults to and from the Centre and other driving duties as required. As part of the Community Support Worker role, you will support adults in achieving their goals in their local community. This is achieved through a Person Cantered Planning (PCP) process based on HSE New Directions Policy.

Applicants for these positions should have the following essential criteria:

• A social studies or other relevant qualification – QQI Level 5 full award
• Hold a clean D1 driving licence and be compliant with CPC regulations
• Have the ability to plan and implement suitable activities in partnership with adults
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Have a good awareness of health & safety issues
• IT skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Word applications
• Be a creative and innovative team member with a strong commitment to the empowerment of people who have a disability

The following criteria are desirable but not essential:

• At least six months experience of working with adults with disabilities
• A working knowledge of the New Directions policy
• One year’s relevant driving experience
• The ability to plan and work with adults and their supports to ensure a meaningful day in line with their aspirations and goals
• Acting as a Key Worker for adults with disabilities
• Supporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing difficulties, including providing specific supports such as suctioning

Informal enquiries to James Pearse, Senior Community Support Worker, Tel 01 4621 826. Email: jpearse@crc.ie Department of Health Salary Scale, Healthcare Assistant (Salary range €32,743 to €41,488). Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply. A panel may be created for future vacancies in Adult Services. Please apply through Rezoomo.

Applications must be received on or before 7th April 2024.

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