Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities.
The voluntary sector provides 75% of the disability services in Ireland and, alongside a number of voluntary organisations and the Health Service Executive (HSE), the CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities.
Skills and AttributesA social studies or other relevant qualification – QQI Level 5 full awardWorking knowledge of the New Directions policySix months experience working with adults with disabilitiesDescriptionCommunity Support Workers CRC Local Centre & Community Hubs across our Dublin Locations Part-time 36.25hrs and 19.5hrs per week roles available Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required is essential as services are delivered in line with the needs of the individuals (Monday to Sunday roster 8am-8pm).
Community Support Workers in CRC Adult Services are responsible for supporting the individual goals of adults through a Person-Centred Planning (PCP) process based on HSE New Directions Policy, as well as providing individualized personal care support as required.
This is an exciting opportunity for those wishing to progress their career in social care.
Applicants for this position should have the following essential criteria:
A minimum Social Studies or other relevant qualification such as Healthcare Support – QQI Level 5 full award is essentialFull Clean Driving License (Category B)At least 6 months' experience working with adults with disabilities, including management of all aspects of personal careA working knowledge of the New Directions policyWorking knowledge of Safeguarding and Safeguarding policiesKey Worker for adults with disabilities, Developing a person-centered planExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGood awareness of health and safety issuesBe an excellent and innovative team member with a strong commitment to the empowerment of adults with a disabilityThe following criteria are desirable but not essential:
The ability to plan and work with adults and their supports to ensure a meaningful day in line with their aspirationsThe ability to work on your own initiativeSupporting adults with significant feeding and swallowing difficulties, including specific supports such as suctioning, enteral feeding – Training will be providedAdministration of medication – Training will be providedIT Proficient in the MS suiteEssential Qualification required for Community Support WorkersThe successful Direct Support Worker candidate must have the following FULL AWARD in one or more of the qualifications required:
Intellectual Disability Practice (5M1761)
Community Health Services (5M4468)Healthcare Support (5M4339)Community Care (5M2786)Employee Benefits:
Support for TrainingGenerous annual leave – 26 days per annumFurther Education Funding through CRC Higher Education FundBike to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgramInformal enquiries to Noel Carroll, Training and Development Manager, Tel
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Department of Health Salary Scale, Healthcare Assistant, code 6075 (Salary range €35,434 to €44,539).
Applicants must demonstrate in their CV and supporting documentation how they meet the above criteria as short-listing will apply.
A panel will be created for future vacancies in Adult Services.
Please apply through Rezoomo. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 8th April 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on the 16th and 17th April 2025.
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Central Remedial Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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