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Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2023.
Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Bronze Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity.
We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas.
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Adult Support Worker to join our Limerick Adult Services team in Quinn's Cross, Mungret, Co.
Limerick Contract Type: Full Time Permanent Contract Hours: 39 Hours per week Salary: The current salary scale for this post is €32,639 to €39,499 pro rata per annum.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 30 days pro rate per annum Overview of the Post: The role of the Adult Support Worker is to work as part of a team within the adult day service to facilitate service owners with their daily programmes.
This will also include, assisting personal care needs, mobility, and supporting access to services in their community and on our virtual day service.
The post holder will encourage and support opportunities to help develop a range of options for service owners in areas of training, employment and greater inclusion in their local communities.
Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of Duties & Responsibilities The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: QQI Level 5 in Care skills to include a module on special needs(total 8 modules) or equivalent Qualification Minimum of two years' experience working with adults with disabilities To hold a full clean drivers licence with no restrictions and be willing to drive Enable Ireland vehicles Must be eligible to work in the state Effective communication skills and good recording practices Knowledge of social model of disability.
Good understanding of Adult Protection and Lone working.
Desirable Criteria: Experience of working with adults in a day service setting.
Experience of working in community setting.
Knowledge of person centered planning and Key Worker system Knowledge of New Directions guidelines In the event of a high volume of applicants Desirable Criteria may be applied in the short listing process If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today.
Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: Excellent training opportunities Competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlements Long service reward scheme Pay adjusted Maternity Leave Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave Pay adjusted Paternity Leave Wellbeing benefits Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click on the Employee Benefits link below Closing date for applications: Friday 13th September 2024 Interview date: TBC A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
Enable Ireland is an equal opportunities employer The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant.
Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community.
By clicking on the Continue to application button you will be directed to the careers section of our website where you can download an application form/job description/person specification and will find instructions on how to apply.