Sheltered Housing Assistant - CE Scheme - St Johns Enniscorthy Community Co Ltd

St Johns Enniscorthy Community Co Ltd; The Municipal District of Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Enniscorthy seeks candidates for a supportive role assisting residents in a Sheltered Housing Village. The position offers 19.5 hours per week, flexible working hours, and no prior experience is required. Accredited training will be provided. Candidates must meet DSP criteria and undergo Garda vetting. Contact Margot Banville Hogan for further information.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in working hours required for 19.5 hours per week.
• Suitable character references are necessary.
• Garda vetting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents living in a Sheltered Housing Village.
• Accompany residents for shopping and banking.
• Maintain the meeting center and assist with activities.

Job description

St John's Comm Hosp, Munster Hill, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 N902

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Duties will include: Providing assistance to residents who live independently in a Sheltered Housing Village, interacting with residents and assisting them as per job description, these duties will include going shopping with them once a week via bus to local shops, banks, post offices. Maintaining residents meeting centre and setting up activity room for various activities and cleaning up thereafter. Assisting with collecting their weekly washing and ensuring same is done.

Full job description available on request. Applicants must meet DSP criteria and supply suitable character references. Garda Vetting Required. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible working 19.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, based in Loreto Village, Enniscorthy.

For further information please contact Margot Banville Hogan, CE Supervisor, St. John's Enniscorthy Community Co. Ltd., St. John's Community Hospital, Enniscorthy. Email [e-mail]