Adhoc Community Support Staff

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Balbriggan; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NOW Group in Ireland is seeking an Adhoc Community Support Staff to provide direct support to participants on the Community Opportunities programme by delivering daily activities that build independent living and social skills.

You will work across classroom and outdoor venues, collaborating with Employment and Training Services to help participants progress on their journey. Garda Vetting will be completed for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Educated to Leaving Certificate level or above.
• At least one year's experience of supporting people with learning disabilities within a group environment.
• Experience engaging with volunteers.
• Administrative skills with good record keeping.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Clear understanding and articulation of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities or autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to participants on the Community Opportunities Service.
• Support participants within classroom and outdoor venues.
• Encourage individuals to engage in opportunities and build independence skills.
• Promote Volunteer opportunities for group members.
• Build external networks and develop new ones to increase activity options for participants.
• Route train participants to increase independence skills.
• Comply with organisational safeguarding policies.

Skills

Volunteer engagement

Administrative skills

Microsoft Office

Learning disabilities awareness

Education

Leaving Certificate

Community/Youth Qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Adhoc Community Support Staff

About Us:

NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across the island of Ireland supporting people with intellectual disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.

We are passionate about changing lives and our focus is on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families and communities who are the most disadvantaged. We support participants to have better health, a better education and a brighter future. Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback and project learning.

About the Role:

As Community Support staff you will provide direct support to participants on NOW Group’s Community Opportunities programme by delivering a programme of daily activities to increase independent living and social skills. The post holder will ensure a variety of opportunities and will work closely with other departments including Employment and Training Services to encourage and support our participants on their journey of progression.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide person-centered support to participants on the Community Opportunities Service.

2. Support participants within classroom and outdoor venues.

3. Encourage individuals to engage in opportunities and build independence skills.

4. Promote Volunteer opportunities for group members.

5. Build on existing external networks/relations and develop new ones to increase range of activities and networks available to participants.

6. Route train participants to increase independence skills.

7. Comply fully with NOW Group's 'Organisational Approach to Safeguarding.

About the role

What We Offer:

• Flexible, bank-based work to fit your schedule.

• A supportive and inclusive team environment.

• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in participants' lives.

Our Values:

At NOW Group, we live by our values, creating a positive and inclusive culture. Candidates are expected to align with our values and behaviors, demonstrating them in their daily work and relationships with participants, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• Successful candidates will undergo a Garda Vetting Bureau check.

• We are committed to fair recruitment practices and provide policies on safeguarding, recruitment of ex-offenders, and secure handling of information upon request.

About the company

NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who deliver services across Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future.

We are passionate about changing lives and our priority is on outcomes and impact for individuals, their families and communities who are the most disadvantaged. We support participants to have better health, a better education and a brighter future. Our services are continually evolving as a result of co-design, participant feedback and project learning.

Required Criteria

• 1. Educated to Leaving Certificate level or above
• 2. At least one years' experience of supporting people with learning disabilities within a group environment.
• 3. Experience of engaging with volunteers.
• 4. Ability to demonstrate administrative skills with good record keeping.
• 5. Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• 6. Clear understanding and articulation of the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities or autism.

Desired Criteria

• 1. Community or Youth Qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)

Skills you'll need