Support Worker - Autism & Disability Care (Residential)

CoAction West Cork; Bantry; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 25 days annual leave

Sick Pay

Maternity leave

Parents leave

Pension

Death in service

Job summary

CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with intellectual disability and autism. The Support Worker role in Bantry involves assisting the Community Access Facilitator/Programme Manager in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing programmes, and supporting personal care needs.

A 12-month panel may be formed from interviews for future positions, with 32,543–45,163 EUR salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• QQI (FETAC) Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent healthcare/social care qualification.
• A Full Clean Irish Drivers Licence for manual vehicles.
• Desirable qualifications include Healthcare/Learning Disabilities related qualifications and MAPA/CPI training, First Aid, and arts/crafts/gardening/cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Take guidance from your Community Access Facilitator/Social Care Leader in the delivery of programmes.
• Be aware of the individuality of each service user and their communication.
• Treat service users with dignity and respect at all times.
• Promote a friendly and supportive environment in the centre.
• Provide the highest possible standard of care and develop a caring relationship with service users.
• Report accidents, incidents and complaints.
• Be an active advocate for the service users.
• Ensure safety and maintain confidentiality.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with staff.
• Assist in maintenance of the adult services centre.
• Familiarise with CoAction policies and Health & Safety regulations.
• Drive Company vehicles as required.
• Develop skills through training courses.
• Support individuals with person-centred approaches to greater independence.
• Maintain a happy, stimulating and secure environment.
• Attend to parents and visitors with courtesy and respect.
• Follow cash handling procedures as determined by management.
• Supervise meals and assist in recreational activities; escort duties as required.

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Full Clean Irish Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

CoAction West Cork provides quality services to support children and adults with intellectual disability and autism. The Support Worker role in Bantry involves assisting the Community Access Facilitator/Programme Manager in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing programmes, and supporting personal care needs.

A 12-month panel may be formed from interviews for future positions, with 32,543–45,163 EUR salary depending on experience.