Support Worker (Person Centred Wing)

Muiríosa Foundation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation in Athlone, Westmeath invites applications for a Relief Support Worker. The role focuses on helping an individual realise a good life through person-centred approaches, respecting personal interests and preferences.

You will support people with intellectual disabilities to live as they choose and become connected in their local communities. We value initiative, creativity and strong communication, with flexibility to cover rosters and sleepovers.

Qualifications

• FETAC/ QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent, or willingness to undertake.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
• A valid manual driving licence in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong initiative and creativity.
• Flexibility to cover rosters across houses/locations.
• Available for day and sleepover shifts; able to work alone in residents' homes.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to realise their vision for a good life using person-centred approaches.
• Lead initiatives to help individuals live a life of their choosing and build community connections.
• Assist in developing valued social relationships and new experiences for each person.

Skills

Initiative

Communication skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Driving licence

Support needs experience

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

PERSON CENTRED WING

Athlone (Westmeath)

Support Worker

Relief (if & When Required)

The focus of this role will be to support an individual to realise their vision to leading a good life through Person Centred approaches in line with personal interests, skills, will and preference.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, creative and energetic Support Worker to support individuals with an intellectual disability to realise their vision for a 'good life'. The focus of the role will be to lead initiatives in supporting the individuals to live a life of their choosing and what matters most to them. The role will support the individuals to become connected and valued within their local community, to provide opportunities for new experiences and to assist each person in developing real and authentic relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supporting individuals to develop valued social roles and also have experience in supporting individuals with communication needs and those who may display behaviours of concern and will have experience of person centred planning and knowledge of person directed and individualised support approaches.

Informal Enquiries to: Vada Kenny - 087-9828318

Essential requirements/qualities of applicant are:

• FETAC/ QQI Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare or equivalent (e.g. Health Service Skills, Healthcare Support) or willingness to undertake a relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award.
• Ability to use own initiative and plan effectively.
• Experience/knowledge of supporting persons with a range of support needs.
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong initiative and creativity.
• Flexibility and willing to undertake roster covering various houses/locations.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.
• Please note that the successful candidate will be required to be available for any day and sleepover shifts. In addition, we require staff members to be willing to work alone in the residents' homes.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Thursday 10th September.