Residential Support Worker Tipperary

CPL Healthcare; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Tipperary is seeking a Residential Support Worker. This role involves aiding individuals with intellectual disabilities in their daily lives, promoting their independence, and ensuring their well-being. Candidates should hold a QQI Level 5 qualification and have experience in a similar position. Benefits include fortnightly pay, pension scheme access, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Fortnightly pay

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Pension Scheme

Premiums

Bike to work scheme

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a similar role working with adults with an intellectual disability.
• A full clean Irish/EU Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Contribute positively to service user’s well-being and development.
• Assist service user(s) in developing their Person Centred Plan.
• Provide direct practical help and guidance to individuals in daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

QQI Level 5 Qualification in Health or Social Care

Job description

Residential Support Worker Opportunities in Tipperary! In partnership with CPL HealthCare, we are recruiting HealthCare Assistants/Residential Support Workers in Tipperary Town.

Our client was founded in 1981 to provide a day service for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Today, the service provides day and residential services to over 120 service users and their families through the work of over 80 staff. Services provided now encompass day services, training programmes, day activation, supported work/employment, and HIQA-registered residential and respite facilities.

Excellent opportunities for HealthCare Assistants in a lovely location. If you are positive and communicative, and passionate about providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, this is the right opportunity for you!

What We Offer

• Fortnightly pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our Pension Scheme
• Premiums
• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• QQI Level 5 Qualification in Health or Social Care
• 6 months experience in a similar role working with adults with an intellectual disability
• A full clean Irish/EU Driving Licence

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• To contribute in a respectful and positive way to our service user’s well-being and development, treating all individuals availing of our service with dignity and respect
• To assist service user(s) in developing their Person Centred Plan and in achieving their goals
• To assist the service user(s) to be self-reliant and to foster their level of independence
• To provide direct practical help, support and guidance to individuals in their activities of daily living
• Develop community networks and encourage natural circles of support and actively search for opportunities for the person to make personally satisfying contributions through involvement in valued roles in their community
• Ensure that all accidents/incidents are reported promptly to the line manager
• To report any concerns you have for the safety and welfare of the service users