Support Staff - Waterford Area (near Lismore) Part-Time up to 70 hours per four weeks (Residential Roster) Dara Possibilities is recruiting an individual to support a lady living in her own home through an individualised support service.
The successful applicant will be supporting this lady within her own home, as part of a team and in partnership with her and her natural support network.
The following are essential requirements for the position: 1. Relevant experience in individualised ways of working, through a rights-based lens 2. Experience of supporting a person with an intellectual disability and sensory impairment.
3. Ability to discover the individual's abilities and interests in order to support her develop and sustain positive social valued roles within her community.
4. Ability to offer supports in a creative, innovative, flexible and person-centred way.
5. Support the creation of new opportunities with this lady through an ongoing discovery process.
6. To have excellent interpersonal, listening, planning and organisational skills.
7. The ability to partner and liaise effectively with others.
8. A willingness to be flexible with working hours, based on the lady's support requirements.
9. The support requirements will include all activities of daily and domestic support within her home.
Desirable: 1. A full, clean, current driving licence.
2. A relevant qualification (minimum QQI level 5 major award) is desirable.
What your role will look like: 1. Supporting a lady within her home with all activities of daily living.
2. Supporting this lady with social outings and life activities.
3. Motivated to enhance her quality of life.
4. Working in partnership with her and family.
What we offer: 1. Salary in line with the HSE consolidated pay scales 2. Opportunities for professional development and career growth 3. A flexible and supportive work environment 4 An opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Dara Possibilities is an equal opportunities employer