Support Worker - CE Scheme - Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

Brothers of Charity Services Ireland; Ennis; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Ennis is seeking a Support Worker for its Community Employment programme, aimed at assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities. This is a developmental opportunity with no experience necessary and accredited training provided. Applicants should be eligible for CE programme and must supply character references and undergo Garda vetting. The role involves providing personal care and facilitating activities as per individual care plans.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to participate on CE programme, generally 21 years or older, in receipt of social welfare for 1 year.
• No experience necessary, training provided.
• Character references and Garda vetting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal and domestic care.
• Support individuals to undertake activities as per their care plan.

Job description

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.

The Community Employment (CE) programme (more commonly known as the ‘CE Scheme’) is designed to help people who are long-term unemployed (or otherwise disadvantaged) to get back to work by offering part-time and temporary placements in jobs based within communities. To provide education, training and work opportunities for Community Employment participants, while supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live full and valued lives. To assist the individual with their personal and domestic care as required and to facilitate the individual to undertake other activities as per their programme or care plan.

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

#CES-2412621 - Support Worker

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This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.

To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.