Support Workers, Tralee Residential Service (26.33 Hrs Per Week - Waking Night Duty)

Details of the offer

Post One: Support Worker Contract: Specified Purpose, Part - Time (26.33 hrs per week - Waking
Night Duty) Location: Tralee Residential Service Roster: Wk 1 Mon & Tues: 22:00 - 09:00 / Fri: 22:00 - 10:00 Wk 2 Sat: 22:00 - 10:00 / Sun : 22:00 - 09:00 Wk 3 Wed & Thurs: 22:00 - 09:00 Post Two: Support Worker Contract: Permanent, Part - Time (26.33 hrs per week - Waking
Night Duty) Location: Tralee Residential Service Roster: Wk 1 Wed & Thurs: 22:00 - 09:00 Wk 2 Mon & Tues : 22:00 - 09:00 / Fri: 22:00 - 10:00 Wk 3 Sat: 22:00 - 10:00 / Sun : 22:00 - 09:00 *Rosters may be subject to change due to the Operational requirements of the service* The Role: If you are dedicated to making a positive impact and empowering people to thrive in their every day interests and pursuits; then we want to hear from you.

The core activities for the post of Support Worker will include planning and setting goals with the person to assist them in meeting their personal, social, recreational, academic, independent living, community integration, training and supported employment needs. The Support Worker operates within the framework of a person centred approach and actively engages with and promotes co-operation and partnership with other services, both internally and externally and in particular with families. Along with supporting adults with an intellectual disability, the support worker will be required to complete all relevant reports and documentation.
As well as teaching life skills, the support worker will work alongside other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards. Essential Criteria: QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support.
Equivalent qualifications to Healthcare support will be considered, with a minimum of 1 years relevant experience working with Adults with an Intellectual Disability. Applications will also be considered from candidates who have successfully completed at least 1 year of their Nursing or Social Care degree. Experience of working in a care delivery capacity, preferably within a disability service. A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business purposes is essential. Where applicable, applicants must hold a valid Irish work permit. Employee Benefits: Sick Pay Scheme, Paid Maternity Leave, Flexible Working, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Parking ( Site Dependent), Generous Annual Leave, Access to income continuance scheme, Discounted Health Insurance and Access to training. (A panel may be formed from which future vacancies for the Tralee Residential services may be filled up to the 30th of June 2025) *In relation to offers of employment, evidence of relevant employment experience must be clearly detailed in both your application form and CV.
Failure to provide this information, along with a satisfactorily completed verification of service form before an agreed start date, will result in placement at Point 1 of the applicable scale.
Incremental credit will only be applied from the date correct documents are submitted.* Canvassing Any attempt by candidates or others acting on their behalf, directly or indirectly, through written communication or any other means, to canvass or influence in the candidate's favour any staff member of Kerry Parents and Friends Association, or any individual involved in interviewing or evaluating applicants, will result in the candidate's automatic disqualification from the position. Kerry Parents and Friends Association is an equal opportunities employer


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