Support Worker

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Limerick Region

Applications are invited for the following positions:

SUPPORT WORKER

LIMERICK COMMUNITY SERVICES

Care Assistant 13-point scale €32,699 - €45,984 (pro-rata)

Permanent Part Time Contract 63.5/78 hours per fortnight

Proposed Roster

Week 1

Sunday 09.15 - 18.00

Monday 08.00 -21.00

Thursday 08.00 -21.00

Friday 08.00 - 21.00

Week 2

Wednesday 08.00 - 21.00

Saturday 09.15 - 18.00

Permanent Part Time Contract 31/78 hours per fortnight

Week 1

Sunday 10.00 - 18.00

Friday 17.00 - 22.00

Week 2

Monday 17.00 - 22.00

Wednesday 17.00 - 22.00

Saturday 10.00 - 18.00

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

All applicants are required to :

· Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field

· Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads

The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer