Support Worker Disability FPTCD20805 - Reposted

Health Service Executive; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A publicly funded organization is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for Disability Services in Ashford, County Wicklow. This role is focused on providing person-centred support to individuals with complex needs and requires a QQI level 5 qualification. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for enhancing the lives of those supported. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to personalized care plans are essential.

Qualifications

• QQI level 5 qualification in health, community, or care sector.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean driver's license (manual) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support according to person’s care plan.
• Work on own initiative to promote person-centred care.
• Assist in planning and executing individual support programs.

Skills

Communication

Person-Centred Care

Initiative

Planning

Education

QQI Level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

FPTCD20805

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

6482 Care Assistant (Disability Services)

Advertisement source

Section 39

Advertisement Type

External

Important Information

The HSE is advertising this job on behalf of a publicly funded organisation. This job is not with the HSE. The terms and conditions of this job will be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

County

• Wicklow
  
  

Location

Ashford

Contract type

• Permanent Part-time
  
  

Post specific related information

Flexi part-time contract of 24 hours per month minimum. Qualifications required: A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker: Ability to work on own initiative. Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs. Programme Planning Person Centred Plans. Places the needs of the person supported as the key focus in all activities. Delivers support according to the person’s PCP and care plan. Fluent English and excellent communication skills. Full, clean drivers licence (manual) desirable.

Closing date

03/07/2025 12:00:00

Proposed interview date

TBC

Application details

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

Informal enquiries

Fiona Bartlett, [e-mail], HR Recruitment Co-Ordinator, 01 281 1636

External link

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/79195/