Compassionate Support Worker — Disability & Autism Care

CoAction West Cork; Castletownbere; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturday Allowance and Sunday Premium

Job summary

CoAction West Cork in Castletownbere seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities and autism within day and residential services. You will support training programmes, personal care, and daily activities, helping service users reach their full potential.

This permanent 18-hour-per-week role includes Saturday allowances and Sunday premium, requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and a full Irish driving licence, and reports to the Community Access

Qualifications

• Essential: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent qualification.
• Essential: Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles.
• Desirable: MAPA or CPI Training.
• Desirable: First Aid training.
• Desirable: Arts, crafts, cooking and gardening experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmes in collaboration with the Community Access Facilitator/Social Care Leader.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Promote a friendly, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Encourage independence and participation in recreational activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to risk management and safety.

Skills

Communication

IT basics

Teamwork

Advocacy

Personal care support

Education

QQI (FETAC) level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent healthcare/social care qualification

Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence (manual)

Job description

CoAction West Cork in Castletownbere seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with intellectual disabilities and autism within day and residential services. You will support training programmes, personal care, and daily activities, helping service users reach their full potential.

This permanent 18-hour-per-week role includes Saturday allowances and Sunday premium, requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and a full Irish driving licence, and reports to the Community Access