Support Worker Disability SWWSP0809 - Repost

HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing; Wexford; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HSE Workplace Health & Wellbeing is seeking a Care Assistant in Gorey, Wexford. This role involves providing crucial support to individuals with complex needs, emphasizing a person-centred approach. A QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is required. Candidates must display strong communication skills and an ability to work independently.

The position is a specified purpose wholetime contract, and the right candidate will have the opportunity to grow in a rewarding environment. A full, clean driver's license is desirable.

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• Ability to deliver support according to the person’s care plan.
• Awareness of the Key Worker/Support Worker role.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
• Assist in programme planning and implementation.
• Focus on the needs of the person supported in all activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Full, clean driver's license (manual)

Education

QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification

Job description

Reference

SWWSP0809

Category

Patient and Client Care

Grade

Care Assistant (Disability Services) 6482

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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 may be different from the HSE’s terms and conditions.

Health region

HSE Dublin and South East

County

• Wexford

Location

Gorey

Recruiter

Autism A Chara

Contract type

• Specified Purpose Wholetime

Post specific related information

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.