Social Care - Relief Panel

VACANCIES: Relief Support Panel in Residential Social Care&

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“ChildVision enhances the lives of children and young people with a visual impairment through specialist supports”&

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ChildVision, the national centre for the education of blind children, based in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, is seeking suitably qualified applicants to provide cover for evening/ sleepover duties within the residential service. The relief workers will be required to assist our children and young people in their day-to-day life, including getting ready for school/college/day service, activities of daily living, meal preparation, social activities. andnight time sleep overs.

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The relief support panel is a designed to fill vacancies due to staff absence but members of the panel will never work alone or unsupported by a permanent, experienced, staff member. Applicants should hold or be working towards a Level 6/7 or above degree, in a relevant subject area.&

Some experience working with people with a Multiple disbailities and/or visual impairment would be desirable, but not necessary, as induction and trainning will be provided.&

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Successful candidates will be paid at €14 per hour inclueding 8 hours of sleep. Interested candidates meeting the requirements should apply by with full CV and details of three referees.