Support Worker - Respite

TN Ireland; Gorey; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide person-centred care for individuals with complex needs. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily living activities, supporting community engagement, and adapting communication styles to meet individual needs. The ideal candidate will possess a QQI level 5 qualification in Health/Care and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers fantastic development opportunities, including a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Access to Education Support Scheme

Company pension with contribution

Sick Pay & Health Insurance

Paid Maternity leave

Paid Paternity leave

11 days annual leave

Premium rates for evening and weekend work

Bike to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy

Qualifications

• A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential.
• A genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care.
• Support individuals to engage in their community and learn new skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role

Programme Planning Person Centred Plans

Fluent English

Full, clean drivers licence (manual)

Education

QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care

Job description

Support Worker - Respite

19.5 hours per week

Job reference: SW_WILL1920_3004

Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:

• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
• Full drivers licence (manual) essential
• Permission to work in Ireland essential

Benefits Include

• Access to Education Support Scheme
• Company pension with company contribution
• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
• Paid Maternity leave
• Paid Paternity leave
• 11 days annual leave
• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
• Paid breaks
• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications required for a Support Worker:

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:

• Excellent communication skills
• 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
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
• Full, clean drivers licence (manual )essential

Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Support Worker who can:

• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
• Support me to engage in my community
• Help me learn new skills
• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions

Full Job Specification available on request