About Us
We are an independent voluntary organisation that has been providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for over 70 years.
Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
Care Worker Job Purpose
To provide a personal care service to individuals with Intellectual Disability and Mental Health Difficulties within a high support residential service setting.
The environment values and respects the individual, fosters a positive behavioral support approach to supporting people with challenging behaviors, and encourages community-based living, personal development, and social inclusion.
Requirements
* QQI Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification
* Experience working in a residential care setting
* Ability to provide appropriate supports to service users with relevant disabilities and challenging behaviors
Key Responsibilities
1. Promote teamwork and create a nurturing and supportive environment for service users
2. Implement a person-centered service that meets the needs, wishes, and requirements of service users
3. Provide personal assistance with personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene while adhering to safe practices
4. Participate in educational, recreational, and occupational programs to help service users integrate with their local community and access local resources
Additional Requirements
* Full Clean Driving Licence
* A positive can-do attitude
* Flexibility
Staff Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* 27 days annual leave
* Bike to work scheme
* Tax saver travel scheme
* Income protection
* Unpaid leave
* Health and Wellbeing programme
* Company credit union scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Digital Doctor
* Financial support for studying and study leave
* Long Service Reward Scheme
* Sick leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)