Empowering Support Worker - Day & Residential

CoAction West Cork; Castletownbere; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Support Worker for Castletownbere Day & Residential Services. The role involves assisting with planned programmes and personal care, within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in a local service setting.

Essential qualification is QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and a full clean Irish driving license; additional training in MAPA/CPI and First Aid are desirable. A part-time contract at 18 hours per week with a competitive pay scale applies.

Qualifications

• QQI (FETAC) Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent.
• Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles.
• First Aid training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Instructor and/or Social Care Leader in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing programmes.
• Support people using services with personal care (clothing, feeding, toileting and hygiene).
• Report accidents, incidents and complaints promptly.
• Be an active advocate for people using the service.
• Contribute to recreational activities and outings; liaise with staff; participate in training.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Initiative

Advocacy skills

Education

QQI (FETAC) Level 5 in Healthcare

First Aid training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Support Worker for Castletownbere Day & Residential Services. The role involves assisting with planned programmes and personal care, within a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, in a local service setting.

Essential qualification is QQI Level 5 in Healthcare and a full clean Irish driving license; additional training in MAPA/CPI and First Aid are desirable. A part-time contract at 18 hours per week with a competitive pay scale applies.