Care Worker -Ref: 5785. Irlanda

A commitment to living the values of Teamwork, Respect, Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality.

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

Care Worker -Ref: 5785

New Horizons

Stillorgan, County Dublin

Permanent Part-Time Contract, (25 hours)

Job Purpose

To promote the development of independent living skills, and to assist service users in their daily living within a Day service, ensuring their safety and well – being at all times.

Minimum Education & Skills required

•    Minimum QQI Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is desirable.

•    Minimum 2 years previous experience working with people with a disability.

A clear understanding of the philosophy of independent living and community integra-tion will be required to be demonstrated.

•    Good communication skills and the ability to self-direct are also essential.    

•    Experience in the provision of personal care support.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•    To collate, assessment and intervention information and expertise for the purpose of developing an individualised community support service.

•    To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes.

•    To ensure all interaction with clients is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice.

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)

Closing Date: 10th October  2024

*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.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer