Support Workers
SUPPORTS WORKERS
PERSON CENTRED WING
LONGFORD/WESTMEATH SERVICES (Granard)
VARIOUS CONTRACTS
We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic Support Workers to join our Person Centred Wing. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.
Requirements:
- FETAC/QQI level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/Health Service Skills;
- Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism;
- Experience of supporting individuals with a broad range of support needs including behaviours of concern;
- Full current driving licence;
- Excellent communication skills- written and verbal.
- Experience in and commitment to supporting individuals to connect with their local community;
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, logistical and IT skills;
- Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
Informal enquiries to: Martin Mangan 087 947 0136
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to be available for any of day, weekend, waking night duty and ‘sleep-over / over-night’ shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents’ homes and across a variety of locations if required.
Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 22nd April 2024
To apply and for further details please go to our web page at
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