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We 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 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Community Support Worker Permanent, part-time (30hrs/week) Tus Nua, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim Job Purpose Assist in the delivery of individualized community support to one individual with intellectual, and mental health challenges and support individuals who attend Tus Nua to be valued members of their local communities and optimize their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within the community.
Minimum Education & Skills Required - QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care.
- Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
- Track record of supporting individuals to identify and experience meaningful experiences in their local community.
- Full clean drivers licence.
Job Duties & Responsibilities - Plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community.
- Liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community-based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
- Provide personal assistance in all aspects of everyday living skills, carrying out any duties necessary to ensure the comfort and hygiene of service users.
- Ensure delivery of a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems appropriate to requirements of each individual.
- Document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
Additional requirements - Attendance at training as deemed appropriate by the management of the service.
- To promote and be actively involved in teamwork at all times.
- Flexibility with working hours at times to extend to evening and weekend work in order to meet the needs of the clients.
Staff Benefits Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave Educational leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Unpaid leave Health and Wellbeing Programme Company credit union scheme Employee discount scheme Digital Doctor Financial support for studying and study leave Long Service Reward Scheme Sick leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance* To view full extensive job description please, click apply to visit our company site and download attachment at the bottom of the page.
These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.
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