Care Assistants

Cope Foundation; Coolmore Cross; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cope Foundation in Ireland seeks a flexible, motivated Support Worker to collaborate with individuals’ circles of support and their local community, developing opportunities in a person-centred, social model of support.

Applicants must hold QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability, have English fluency, understand relevant legislation, and bring IT/report writing skills; eligibility to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability completed (all modules).
• Understand current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Track record of person-centred thinking and adaptability.
• IT skills and experience in report writing.
• Valid work permission and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with individuals’ circles of support and local communities to develop opportunities.
• Contribute to a person-centred, citizen-based, social model of support.
• Apply skills with persons with an intellectual disability and maintain flexibility.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Flexibility

People with intellectual disability

English fluency

IT skills

Report writing

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability

Job description

The Atrium, Blackpool Rtl Pk, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 T2VY

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

The positions require a high degree of flexibility and motivation.

The team members will work closely with individuals’ circles of support and their local community in order to develop and progress opportunities for them.

A commitment to a person centred, citizen based, and social model of support is required.

Applicants must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability.

Note: Shortlisting will be based on the information provided on the application form.

Essential Criteria for Applicants

• A relevant qualification: minimum QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Intellectual Disability (all 8 modules completed as per QQI requirements).
• Have a general understanding of current legislation (ADMA, UNCRPD).
• Excellent team working skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post.
• A track record of thinking creatively, being person centred and adaptable.
• IT Skills and experience in report writing.
• Valid work permission and eligibility to work and reside in Ireland at the time of application.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]