Support Worker (12 hours per week)

Support Worker - Residential

Ashford, Co. Wicklow

12 hours per week

Job reference: FPT_COIS12_0306

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Essential criteria for the position of Support Worker:

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• A full QQI level 5 major award in Health/Care is essential
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• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
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• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
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• Availability to work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends and waking night duty shifts
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• Full drivers licence (manual) desirable
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• Permission to work in Ireland essential
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Benefits Include

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• Access to Education Support Scheme
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• Company pension with company contribution
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• Sick Pay & Access to Health Insurance
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• Paid Maternity leave
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• Paid Paternity leave
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• 6.7 days annual leave pro rata based on hours worked
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• Premium rates for evening and weekend work
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• Bike to work scheme
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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• Your Birthday off, to treat yourself!
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• Paid breaks
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• Discount scheme with Cara Pharmacy
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• Fantastic development and career progression opportunities
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Qualifications required for a Support Worker:

A full QQI level 5 Health Care Qualification is essential, (e.g. health, community, care sector) but a genuine passion for providing person centred support is key to being successful in the role of a Support Worker. This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and your career.

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Skills/Abilities required of a Support Worker:

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• Excellent communication skills
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• Ability to work on own initiative
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• Awareness of Key Worker/ Support Worker Role and philosophy surrounding support to people with complex needs
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• Programme Planning Person Centred Plans
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• Fluent English and excellent communication skills
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• Full, clean drivers licence (manual) desirable
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Who the people we support would like support from:

We are looking for a Support Worker who can:

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• Learn about me: what I need and what is important to me
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• Adapt their communication style to suit my needs.
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• Be fun and engaging as well as having patience and being kind.
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• Assist with daily living activities and routines including personal care
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• Support me to engage in my community
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• Help me learn new skills
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• Support me to understand my rights and help me make my own decisions
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Full Job Specification available on request