Relief Support Worker - Galway

AA Euro Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers for opportunities across South Galway. We are looking for candidates with experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care.

Opportunities may include work across residential and day services, with a variety of hours and shift patterns available.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in healthcare/social care qualification or relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Full clean manual Category B Irish driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Flexible and person-centred approach to supporting service users.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Willingness to complete all required pre-employment compliance and Garda Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and support to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Supporting service users with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice and community participation.
• Supporting independent living and social skills.
• Assisting service users to participate in recreational, occupational and community activities.
• Supporting individual care plans and person-centred programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of service users.
• Following all safeguarding, health & safety and service policies and procedures.
• Supporting medication administration where appropriately trained and authorised.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare/Social Care

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers for opportunities across South Galway

We are looking for candidates with experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care. Opportunities may include work across residential and day services, with a variety of hours and shift patterns available.

As a Support Worker, you will support service users to achieve greater independence, choice and participation in their everyday lives.

The Role

• Providing person-centred care and support to adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Supporting service users with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice and community participation.
• Supporting independent living and social skills.
• Assisting service users to participate in recreational, occupational and community activities.
• Supporting individual care plans and person-centred programmes.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of service users.
• Following all relevant safeguarding, health & safety and service policies and procedures.
• Supporting medication administration where appropriately trained and authorised.

Essential Requirements

• QQI Level 5 Major Award in a relevant healthcare/social care qualification, or a relevant third-level qualification.
• Relevant experience supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
• Full clean manual Category B Irish driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative when required.
• Good record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• A flexible and person-centred approach to supporting service users.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Willingness to complete all required pre-employment compliance and Garda Vetting.

Interested?

If you have relevant experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities and are interested in opportunities across South Galway, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for these positions. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in Ireland.