Support Workers Relief If And When Required Contracts

Muiríosa Foundation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation is recruiting Support Workers to assist individuals in Meath/Westmeath Residential Services. You will help promote independence, community involvement and personal wellbeing, supporting people to achieve life goals.

The role involves a diverse roster including days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers. Applicants should have QQI Level 5 or be willing to undertake training, and hold a valid Irish driving licence.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 qualification required 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.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with independent living skills, community inclusion and wellbeing.
• Roster includes days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.

Skills

Driving license

Basic IT skills

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification

Job description

Meath / Westmeath Residential Services

We are currently recruiting SUPPORT WORKERS to work as part of a dynamic team supporting Individuals within the Meath / Westmeath 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 goals. We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic Support Workers to support, encourage and motivate individuals to lead a fulfilling life. The roster will include days, weekends, waking nights and sleepovers.

Requirements

• 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.