Disability Support Advocate & Community Connector

Health Service Executive; Leinster; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Health Service Executive in Westmeath invites applications for a Care Assistant (Disability Services). This permanent part-time role focuses on supporting individuals to live life of their choosing, connecting with local communities, and creating opportunities for new experiences.

You will help each person develop authentic relationships using person-centred planning and individualised support approaches. Experience with communication needs and behaviours of concern is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to help individuals live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them.
• Support individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, providing opportunities for new experiences and authentic relationships.
• Experience with person-centred planning and knowledge of person-directed and individualised support approaches is valued.

Job description

Health Service Executive in Westmeath invites applications for a Care Assistant (Disability Services). This permanent part-time role focuses on supporting individuals to live life of their choosing, connecting with local communities, and creating opportunities for new experiences.

You will help each person develop authentic relationships using person-centred planning and individualised support approaches. Experience with communication needs and behaviours of concern is valued.