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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 :Ref :6369 Kilkenny Resource Centre Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Permanent Full- Time Contract, 39 hours Job Purpose To assist in the delivery of individualized community support to a number of individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.
Supporting individuals to be valued members of their local communities.
Supporting individuals to optimize their emotional, social, occupational and learning experiences, through programmes offered within community.
This role will also involve providing 1:1 support to an individual with social activities as well as working with groups in the community.
Minimum Education & Skills required Essential: A minimum of Two years' experience working in the field of disability .
Desirable: QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Willingness to participate in RehabCare mandatory and further development training pro-gramme Job Duties & Responsibilities To plan, develop, implement, monitor and review appropriate educational, recreational and occupational programs within the community.
To ensure best practice in line with up to date research regarding Quality of Life improvements.
To liaise with families, the multidisciplinary team and key community based personnel in the pursuit of accessible community activities for service users.
To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.
To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice To ensure the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times.
Additional requirements A flexible shift system will operate Lone Working A full, clean driving license, with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required.
Access to a car for business purposes 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) Salary starting from point 1 € 29,375.18 - point 5 €33,489.81 (pro rata), depending on experience.
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