Community Support Worker -Ref: 6117. 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

Community Support Worker -Ref: 6117

Phoenix Resource Centre

Bray, County Wicklow

Permanent Part-Time Contract (30 Hours)

Job Purpose

To assist in the delivery of individualised 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 optimise 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

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

    Full Clean Driving Licence and access to a car for business purposes is required

    Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges.

    Experience in supporting community independence

    Knowledge and experience of local community resources is highly desirable

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 ensure all interaction with service users 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)

Salary starting from point 1 € 27,146.01- point 5 €30,948.39, depending on experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 17th July 2024

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