Day Service Support Worker – Care & Independence (Cork)

L'Arche Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

L’Arche Cork is recruiting for a Day Service Support Worker (14 hours per week, over 5 weekdays) on a permanent contract. The role includes administering medication and personal care, providing person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability, and fostering positive relationships within the day service team.

Requirements: QQI Level 5 in social care or equivalent, minimum 2 years’ care experience, full clean driving licence for local driving, ability to work on own initiative and in

Qualifications

• A QQI Level 5 qualification in social care or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in care or disability environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, with solution-focused approach.
• Essential safeguarding knowledge and adherence to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and personal care as required.
• Provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability.
• Foster trusting relationships with people you support and work with the day service team.
• Promote independence and participation in activities, within New Directions standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Safeguarding

Education

QQI Level 5 in Social Care

Job description

L’Arche Cork is recruiting for a Day Service Support Worker (14 hours per week, over 5 weekdays) on a permanent contract. The role includes administering medication and personal care, providing person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability, and fostering positive relationships within the day service team.

Requirements: QQI Level 5 in social care or equivalent, minimum 2 years’ care experience, full clean driving licence for local driving, ability to work on own initiative and in