Assistant support worker CE position (Teach Failte Womens & Childrens House) - CE Scheme - Wome[...]

Women's Community Project (Mullingar) Association CLG,; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Mullingar is seeking Assistant Support Workers for a developmental opportunity. No experience is necessary as accredited training will be provided. Successful applicants will assist staff in delivering quality services to residents at Teach Failte Women's and Children's Hostel, participating in a QQI Major Award program. Garda vetting is required. This role offers 19.5 hours of practical work experience per week.

Benefits

Accredited training

Qualifications

• Eligibility linked to age and social welfare payments.
• Suitability for character references and Garda vetting.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in providing quality service to residents.
• Maintain hygiene standards and assist in daily chores.
• Support residents and implement support plans.

Job description

Women's Community Project (Mullingar) Association CLG,

Ref: #CES-2413216

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

The programme will give successful applicants the opportunity for practical work experience of 19.5 hours per week within Teach Failte, Women's and Children's Hostel, Mullingar in conjunction with studying towards a QQI Major Award in their chosen career. The work experience and training will enable applicants to secure future employment opportunities within the various sector. All training costs are funded 100% through the programme. Please contact your local Intreo offices to check your eligibility and for further information please call 044-9344509 or email [e-mail]. Garda Vetting is required for this position and short listing will apply. Assistant support worker in the following area: Teach Failte Women's and Children's Hostel, Green Road, Mullingar. Duties: Successful applicants will assist staff in the provisions of a quality service to residents of Teach Failte Emergency Accommodation. To work as part of a team providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment to individuals and families who are out of home. To respond appropriately to clients needs and enable them to move on successfully. To assist in maintaining a sufficiently high standard of hygiene within the setting. Support residents in carrying out daily chores and assist staff in implementing support plans or specific programs of support for those availing of the service. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential for this position. For information on the Community Employment programme please visit https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/employment_support_schemes/community_employment_scheme.html

• Sector: human health and social work activities