Support Worker

BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND – SOUTHERN REGIONThe Brothers of Charity Services Ireland – Southern Region is a major voluntary organisation, which provides age related residential, educational and day services for people with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication disorders throughout the Cork and Kerry area.

Applications are invited for

SUPPORT WORKERS

Ref: 48/2024

Permanent Full-Time (78 hours per fortnight)

Residential Services, Cork City, suburbs & Upton Innishannon, Co. Cork

A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent Support Workers appointments (Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time and relief hours) within the Residential Services Cork City/suburbs/county will be made over the next 12 months.

Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland

Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.

We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible. In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• 22 days Annual Leave
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Full Training provided
• Full & Part-Time Work
• Career Progression
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs

The role of a Support Worker

Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration

The CandidateThe successful candidates

• Must have a minimum relevant Level 5 (formerly FETAC) Major Award qualification on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework (8 modules in total) preferably in Healthcare Support / Health Service Skills (desirable a module in Intellectual Disability) / Childcare OR SNA qualification OR be undertaking a relevant Social Care / Nursing Qualification Level 7/ Level 8
• It is essential for the candidates to have at least 6 months’ experience of working in the intellectual disability sector with Adults/children.
• Must have a full clean Driver’s licence which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads as driving service vehicles is a requirement for the role
• Have experience of working with adults/children with behaviours that challenge
• Completion of module on Special Needs and/or Intellectual Disability as part of qualification

Reporting to: Social Care Leader / Area Manager / Services Manager, or other authorised person as the Employing Authority may designate.

Salary Scale: €32,699 - €45,984 including 1 LSI per annum (1/10/24 Department of Health Consolidated Scales). Part-Time hours will be paid pro-rata to a full-time post

Informal Enquiries to

Catriona Grady, Area Manager, Tel: +353 87 3308276; or

James Brady, Area Manager, Tel:- +353 87 1637091

or

Colette Whelan, Area Manager Tel: +353 86 8547470

Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024

Applications should be made using the Apply link below

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland - Southern Region is an equal opportunities employer