Support Worker – Empower Independent Living

Muiríosa Foundation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Laois Residential Services is currently recruiting Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Residential Services. The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing.

They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life

Qualifications

• Relevant QQI Level 5 qualification Or willingness to undertake QQI Level 5 training.
• A valid driving licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Experience of supporting adults with intellectual disabilities/autism.
• Knowledge of HIQA Standards.
• Good connections in the local community an advantage.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Minimum basic level IT Skills, using email, word doc, systems.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction, job description and person specification attached to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing.
• The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification

Job description

Laois Residential Services is currently recruiting Support Workers to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Laois Residential Services. The successful candidates will be provided with the opportunity to support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and the promotion of their personal health and wellbeing.

They will be given the opportunities and resources to encourage and motivate individuals in pursuing their personal interests and life