Residential Care Support Worker: Empower Independence

CoAction West Cork; Skibbereen; Vor Ort; EUR 17.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Waking Night allowance

Saturday allowance

Sunday premium

Zusammenfassung

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Support Worker for Skibbereen Residential Services. The role is a permanent, part-time position at 28 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate including waking night, Saturday allowance and Sunday premium.

Closing date is Friday 20th November 2026. The post supports adults with intellectual disability and autism, working under the Social Care Leader to implement training and development programmes in the centre and group homes.

Qualifikationen

• FETAC level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent qualification.
• A relevant qualification in Learning Disabilities, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Nursing or Childcare.
• First Aid qualification is required.

Aufgaben

• Take guidance from the instructor/Social Care Leader in delivering programmes.
• Be aware of each service user's interests, abilities and communication styles.
• Treat service users with dignity and respect at all times.
• Promote a friendly and supportive environment in the centre/group home.
• Encourage independence and adapt activities to individual ability levels.
• Provide high standard of care and build caring relationships.
• Incorporate service users' interests into daily programmes.
• Assist with personal care (clothing, feeding, toileting, hygiene) where appropriate.
• Report accidents, incidents and complaints promptly.
• Advocate for people using the service.
• Participate in recreational activities and hobbies.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Assist in outings and Special Olympics activities when needed.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with staff.

Ausbildung

FETAC level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent qualification

Learning Disabilities / Social Studies / Social Sciences / Nursing / Childcare

First Aid

Jobbeschreibung

CoAction West Cork is seeking a Support Worker for Skibbereen Residential Services. The role is a permanent, part-time position at 28 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate including waking night, Saturday allowance and Sunday premium.

Closing date is Friday 20th November 2026. The post supports adults with intellectual disability and autism, working under the Social Care Leader to implement training and development programmes in the centre and group homes.