Community Support Worker - CE Scheme - Ballyhoura Rural Services

Ballyhoura Rural Services; Caherconlish; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Limerick is seeking individuals for a developmental opportunity to provide social visits to those experiencing loneliness or bereavement. No experience is necessary as accredited training will be offered. Ideal candidates will enjoy engaging with people and possess a good command of English. This role is suitable for those living in or around the Caherconlish area.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; accredited training provided.
• Must enjoy talking to people and providing company.

Responsibilities

• Provide social visits to people experiencing loneliness or bereavement.
• Support for carers by providing them time off.

Skills

Good command of English

Ability to drive

Job description

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.

Job Description

Duties

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

Duties include providing a social visit to people in their homes who may be experiencing loneliness or bereavement. This scheme also provides support for carers giving them time off. The position would suit a person who enjoys talking to people and enjoys company. Applicant must have good command of the English language and can drive. The vacancy is in the Limerick City/Caherconlish area.

• Sector: human health and social work activities