Support Workers - Flexible hours available Initial 1 Year Fixed Term Celbridge, Co. Kildare ROLE SUMMARY DARA is seeking applications for a support worker in Celbridge, Co. Kildare. You will work as part of a supportive team, assisting in creating a secure and stable environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Support Workers support each person in all areas of their lives - in their home and community.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA : Support Workers must have a full, clean driver licence and be prepared to drive company vehicles Experience in the social care/intellectual disability sector preferably in residential and day service settings A commitment to people with disabilities, positive, flexible and energetic attitude Skills to support people with disabilities in ordinary places in the community Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Available to do sleepover duties, available to work daytime, evenings and weekend duty Comfortable with lone working Proficient in using standard office IT applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Excellent organisational and time management skills DESIRABLE: Qualifications in the area of social care or health care support SALARY: Salary based on Care Assistants and Social Care Worker Scales depending on Qualification BENEFITS Company pension with company contribution (including income protection and death-in-service benefits) Excellent training and support and supervision from a line manager structure.
Employee Assistance Programme Tuition Support Scheme Free Parking Bike to Work scheme Option to join the Health Service credit union Maternity benefits Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Dara Community Living is an equal opportunities employer