BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES IRELAND LIMERICK REGION Applications are invited for the following position
SUPPORT WORKER PERMANENT PART TIME CONTRACT 44.5/78 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT Location: Limerick City and Environs Care Assistant 13-point pay scale €32,199 - €45,484 (pro-rata) Working with Brothers of Charity Ireland Working with us means you will be joining an organisation that supports people with intellectual disabilities to be valued citizens in their local community, to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends.
We require bright ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with persons with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as normal and enjoyable a life as possible.
In return for this dedication and commitment we offer the following:
· Competitive Rates of Pay
· 22 days Annual Leave
· Defined Benefit Pension Plan
· Flexible Working Hours
· Full Training provided
· Full & Part-Time Work
· Career Progression
· Sick Leave
· Employee Assistance Programs
The role of a Support Worker Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services.
This role comprises two main elements.
Firstly the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day.
This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being.
Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan's and achievement of associated outcomes.
In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration
All applicants are required to : · Have a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in an appropriate or relevant field
· Hold a full manual driving license which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish roads
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 29th November 2024
Informal Enquires to Aisling Tuohy, Area Manager ****** Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process.
Candidates who are placed on a panel will be considered for subsequent vacancies, for a period of up to one year, for this grade.
These vacancies could be for part time, relief hours, fixed term or temporary positions. The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer