Support Worker - CE Scheme - Kilcornan Community Development Association

Kilcornan Community Development Association; Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcornan Community Development Association in Galway is offering a developmental placement under CE. No prior experience required, and Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Duties include supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities with activities of daily living, promoting independence and community participation. You will be mentored to gain the qualifications and experience needed for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• This is a developmental opportunity; no experience is required.
• Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• Duties include supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities in daily living

Responsibilities

• Support people with Intellectual Disabilities with activities of daily living.
• Promote independence and participation in the community.
• Mentored & guided during CE to gain qualifications and experience

Skills

Kind, patient nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Kilcornan Community Development Association

Ref: #CES-2471112

Corlann,, Skylark Centre, Raheen Ind Est, Athe, Co. Galway, H65 Y103

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.

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 include supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities with the activities of daily living. Promoting higher levels of independence; Encourage their full participation in the community. You will be mentored & guided during your time on CE to ensure that you get the qualifications & relevant experience necessary to gain full time employment. Skills required: You must have a kind, patient nature and be able to work with vulnerable people. Good communication skills & ability to work with others.