Support Worker

Orchard Care Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary increments

Income protection

4 weeks annual leave

CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

The Orchard Care Group is seeking caring individuals to join our Day Services team. You will support people to participate in activities on-site and in the community, promoting independence and person-centred care.

Ideal candidates will have a Level 7 qualification, experience with intellectual disabilities and autism, and a valid Irish driving license. Monday to Friday schedule, with a 39-hour week and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualification in relevant discipline (level 7 minimum).
• Ability to develop and maintain support/care plans on a person-centred basis.
• Experience working with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Full driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland.
• Genuine passion for working with service users with intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and team-based work.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts.
• Eligible to work in the state without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live their best lives and promote independence.
• Assist with activities on-site (gardening, arts/crafts) and organise day trips in the community.
• Communicate regularly with MDT and families of service users.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5:00pm, 39 hours per week.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

Person-centred care

Education

Level 7 qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking applications from those interested in joining our team within our Day Services. The ideal candidate will support individuals to live their best lives and achieving the day to day goals and promoting independence and integration within the community. This is an enjoyable and rewarding role which promotes the people we support to be involved in various activities (i.e., gardening, arts/crafts and many more activities) on-site at the day service and assist them with activities and day trips in the community.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Hours of work: varies between 8.30am -17:00pm / 39 hours per week

Location: Ranesboro/Collooney Sligo

Person Specification:

• Qualification in relevant discipline (e.g.: social care, health, community care sector) level 7 minimum.
• Understanding of theNew Directionsmodel, successful applicants should have the ability to develop and maintain support /care plans and provide required support and care to clients on an individual person-centred basis.
• Experience working with both intellectual disabilities and autism
• Have a full driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland and be willing to drive company vehicles
• Have a genuine passion for working with service users with intellectual disabilities
• Excellent Communication skills
• Working as part of a team
• Strong values and person-centred approach
• Proactive in your care and enjoy a fun loving ethos with activities in the community.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts if ever required
• Must be enthusiastic, resilient, energetic, and proactive
• Ensuring regular communication with MDT and families of service users.
• Be eligible to work in the state without restriction

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Benefits to working with Company

• Competitive salary with increments
• Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
• Income Protection
• 4 working weeks annual leave
• On-going mentoring and support
• Continuous Professional Development support
• Higher Education Bursary
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and the people we support
• Refer a friend initiative
• Orchard Values Award
• Working in a well-resourced environment with access to the multidisciplinary team
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

About us

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

The Orchard Care Group is a wholly Irish owned company dedicated to providing the best possible care, supports and outcomes for children, young people, and adults in Ireland across a range of settings and locations, in fostering, disability and mainstream residential services.

The Group brings together three leading brands in Irish social care – Orchard Residential, Orchard Community Care and Orchard Fostering.

Our Vision at Orchard Care Group is that the people we support live meaningful lives through, our high-quality model of excellent care, within our positive, collaborative, values-based culture. Our Values are Advocacy, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration & Human Rights.