About this role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 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 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process or once employed, please let us know. Examples of accommodations we can provide include modified workstations, flexible work hours, assistive technologies, or adjustments to communication methods during interviews or in the workplace. Our goal is to ensure that all candidates and employees have the support they need to succeed in their roles. We will work with you to meet your needs. Community Support Worker- Ref:11750 Permanent Contract for 39 hours per week Minimum annual remuneration will be €32,892.28 (gross) per annum Location: Clare Glens, Newport, Co. Tipperary Job Purpose To assist in the delivery of individualized 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 optimize 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 personal care and social activities as well as working with groups in the community. What we’re looking for: QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care Experience in the area of supporting individuals with intellectual, physical and mental health challenges. General Duties & Responsibilities To document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times. To ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality and incorporates choice enshrining the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate in to their local community and access local resources. supporting long term clients with independent living skills such as personal care, budgeting, shopping ,cooking and attending appointments encouraging continuous rehabilitation in attending these appointments and ensuring any actions or recommendatins from these medial appointments are carried out Promoting independence and having a valued input with their community such as looking into courses and classes that are of interest and meaningful to the them