Adult Support & Day Services Advocate

Enable Ireland

Ennis

Remote

EUR 36,000 - 43,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlements

Flexible Working

Pay adjusted Maternity Leave

Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave

Pay adjusted Paternity Leave

Pension

Job summary

Enable Ireland is seeking a highly-motivated Adult Support Worker to join the Clare Adult Service in Ennis, Co Clare. The role works within the adult day service and the service owner’s home, providing personalised supports, assisting with personal care and mobility, and helping service users access community services and our virtual day service.

The successful candidate will have QQI Level 5 in Care skills, at least 1 year’s experience with adults with disabilities, a full clean driving

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 in Care skills (including module on special needs) or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year's experience working with adults with disabilities
Full clean driving licence with no restrictions
Eligible to work in the state
Effective communication skills and good recording practices
Knowledge of social model of disability
Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone working
Experience of working with adults in a day service setting
Experience of working in community setting
Knowledge of person centered planning and Key Worker system
Knowledge of New Directions guidelines

Responsibilities

Provide personalized supports within the adult day service and the service owner's home
Assist with personal care, mobility, and access to community services and our virtual day service
Support development of options for training, employment and inclusion in local communities