Disability Support Worker — Foster Independence

Company Details Confidential; Leinster; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sunday premium

Company pension

In-person training

Regular supervision

Job summary

Company Details Confidential in Dundalk area seeks a care support worker to assist adults and young people with intellectual disabilities, autism or mental health needs. You will provide daily living support, promote independence, and accompany clients to activities and appointments as part of a small team.

Requirements include a full driving licence, willingness to complete QQI Level 5, Garda vetting and two references.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in care/related field.
• QQI Level 4 in Healthcare Support, Social Care or Disability Studies (or willingness to complete).
• Full B driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support: cooking, shopping, budgeting and household routines.
• Encourage independence and implement support, risk and behaviour plans.
• Transport service users to activities and appointments when required; write daily notes.
• Record incidents, report safeguarding concerns immediately and participate in team rota.

Skills

Administration

Personal Care

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Company Details Confidential in Dundalk area seeks a care support worker to assist adults and young people with intellectual disabilities, autism or mental health needs. You will provide daily living support, promote independence, and accompany clients to activities and appointments as part of a small team.

Requirements include a full driving licence, willingness to complete QQI Level 5, Garda vetting and two references.