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Job TitleCare Worker
Closing Date17/1/2025
LocationNavan, Co Meath
Job TypePermanent
Job HoursPart Time
NUMBER OF HOURS35
Job DescriptionWe are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! Care Worker Children's Respite - Ref: 6529
Permanent Part-Time (35 hours Contract)
Navan Children's Respite Service Job PurposeThe Meadows is a well-established respite service providing short fun-filled overnight breaks for children in county Meath.
The role will be to support respite breaks for children with autism and intellectual disabilities.
You will support the manager and team leaders of a large dynamic team to provide a high-quality and child-centred service for all who attend.
Children are supported to enjoy new experiences and work on their independent living skills in a safe and nurturing environment.
What We're Looking For:Third-level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable.
Minimum requirement of Fetac level 5 in social care or related discipline.Previous experience of working with people with a disability is desirable.An understanding of current regulations and safeguarding children is required.A full clean driving licence would be a distinct advantage.Your ResponsibilitiesTo support the children on their break in appropriate activities both in the community and in-house.To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
To take on keyworker role and liaise closely with children and their families to ensure a high-quality service for all.To ensure all interaction with clients is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.
To safeguard the children at all times.Closing DateFriday 17th January 2025
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign. Salary starting from point 1 €29,374.77 - point 5 €33,489.47 (pro rata), depending on experience and qualification. What We Offer:Company Pension SchemePaid maternity/paternity/adoption leaveEducational leave27 days annual leaveBike to work schemeTax saver travel schemeIncome protectionUnpaid leaveHealth and Wellbeing programmeCompany credit union schemeEmployee discount schemeDigital DoctorFinancial support for studying and study leaveLong Service Reward SchemeSick leaveEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Inclusivity StatementWe Welcome All Backgrounds and Abilities!
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals.
If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know.
Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace.
Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles.
The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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